Bill > HB1315

This bill makes several modifications to Tennessee's laws regarding ignition interlock devices, which are breathalyzer-like devices installed in vehicles to prevent individuals with prior drunk driving offenses from operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The bill primarily focuses on providing accommodations for active military service members and clarifying compliance requirements. Specifically, it allows service members deployed outside Tennessee for more than 30 days to request a temporary pause (or "toll") of their ignition interlock usage period, during which they can have the device removed if the deployment exceeds 90 days, with provisions to reinstall and resume the usage period upon return. The bill also expands flexibility for device calibration, allowing individuals to schedule appointments within a 14-day window (7 days before or after their original appointment) without being considered non-compliant. Additionally, the bill provides a pathway for driver's license reinstatement for individuals whose only non-compliance has been related to device calibration, monitoring, or inspection, provided they meet specific conditions such as having no other driving record suspensions. The bill also makes technical changes, such as replacing references to "blood alcohol concentration" with "breath alcohol concentration" and adjusting various procedural details related to ignition interlock device usage.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1315&ga=114