Bill > SB248

This bill makes several changes related to ignition interlock devices, which are breathalyzers installed in vehicles that prevent a driver from starting the car if alcohol is detected. It clarifies that occupational licenses, which allow limited driving privileges, cannot permit the operation of vehicles that a person is prohibited from driving due to an order related to ignition interlock devices or for which they lacked authorization at the time of a license suspension. The bill also modifies the eligibility for occupational licenses after certain driving convictions, removing the previous requirement that a portion of the revocation period must have passed and instead allowing eligibility upon installation of an ignition interlock device. It introduces new provisions for extending the restriction period for ignition interlock devices if violations occur, such as tampering with the device, removing it without authorization, or attempting to start a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.020 or higher, and establishes a process for disputing these extensions. Additionally, the bill creates penalties for violating ignition interlock device restrictions and clarifies that individuals are responsible for the costs of reinstallation if they remove the device without proper authorization.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb248