Bill > H1549

This bill, known as "Michael's Law," increases penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses in Florida. Specifically, it raises the minimum and maximum fines for first and second DUI convictions, and extends the maximum jail time for these offenses from 6 to 9 months for a first conviction and from 9 to 12 months for a second conviction. Additionally, for a second DUI conviction, it mandates the installation of an ignition interlock device, which is a breathalyzer connected to a vehicle's ignition, at the convicted person's expense. The bill also significantly lengthens the periods for driver's license or driving privilege revocation following a DUI conviction, increasing the minimum revocation for a first conviction from 180 days to 3 years and the minimum for a second conviction within 5 years from 5 years to 7 years, with a third conviction within 10 years leading to a minimum 10-year revocation. Revocation periods for serious injury or vehicular homicide offenses are also increased. Finally, the bill adjusts the criteria for petitioning for a restricted driver's license after a revocation, requiring longer periods of sobriety and increased supervision.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1549