Interlock Device for Impaired Drivers
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning interlock-restricted license requirements for impaired drivers, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The waiting period to apply for an interlock-restricted license following a conviction related to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is eliminated.
A person convicted for the first time of certain offenses related to driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is required to hold an interlock-restricted license for the period of revocation of the person's driver's license.
Financial assistance related to the interlock device is available depending on the person's financial status. A certified ignition interlock manufacturer must provide a person who is eligible for the assistance program certain discounts on installation of, lease charges for, and removal of an interlock device.
The bill makes an appropriation.
(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Amy Paschal
Representative
Jamie Jackson
Senator
Dylan Roberts
Senator
John Carson
Committees
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Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1242 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1242 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1242, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1242, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Reconsider motion to refer to the COW | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1242, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
33
AYE
2
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
56
AYE
8
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | House | House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/30/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/29/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/28/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/06/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 03/30/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy |
| 03/25/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/24/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/20/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/11/2026 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 02/18/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
Prime Sponsor
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