HOUSE BILL 836

Sponsored By:

Delegates Owings and Frush

Entitled:

Drunk and Drugged Driving - Ignition Interlock System Program - Habitual Offender

Synopsis:

Providing that an individual whose driver's license is suspended or revoked for a third alcohol- or drug-related driving offense is a habitual offender for purposes of the Ignition Interlock System Program conducted by the Motor Vehicle Administration; and providing that an individual whose driver's license is suspended or revoked for a third alcohol- or drug-related driving offense may not have the license reinstated unless the individual participates in the Program for at least 24 months.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/9

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.

3/21

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate George W. Owings, III, District 27B

Delegate Barbara Frush, District 21

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

DRIVERS' LICENSES

DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING

EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation

( 16-402 , 16-404 , 16-404 , 16-404.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered