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FL S0918

FL S0918
Driving Under the Influence


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Introduced
02/13/2017
In Committee
02/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing a court to order placement of an ignition interlock device as a condition of probation, subject to certain requirements; authorizing the court to withhold adjudication if a person convicted of a certain offense voluntarily places, or if the court orders placement of, an ignition interlock device, under certain circumstances; requiring a court that imposes the use of an ignition interlock device to provide certain discounts on the monthly leasing fee for the device, if the person documents that he or she meets certain income requirements, etc.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes courts to order the placement of an ignition interlock device as a condition of probation for individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. It also allows courts to withhold adjudication of guilt if a first-time DUI offender voluntarily installs or is ordered to install an ignition interlock device, as long as they have completed required counseling or rehabilitation. Additionally, the bill requires courts that order the use of an ignition interlock device to provide discounts on the monthly leasing fee for individuals who meet certain income requirements based on the federal poverty level.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (2)

Criminal Justice (Senate), Transportation (Senate)

Last Action

Died in Appropriations (on 05/05/2017)

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