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HF2130 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Public safety; various provisions modified relating to driver's license revocations, ignition interlock participation length, treatment or rehabilitation program, criminal penalties for participants who operate a vehicle not equipped with interlock device, criminal vehicular homicide offenders, judicial review of an extension, impounded and reissued license plate process, temporary driver's licenses, and criminal penalties; and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2068

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This legislative bill aims to enhance public safety by modifying penalties and procedures related to driver's licenses for individuals who commit certain offenses, particularly those related to driving while impaired (DWI). It seeks to extend the duration of license revocations, adjust participation requirements in the ignition interlock program, and mandate completion of treatment or rehabilitation programs for eligible offenders.

Main Provisions

  • License Revocation Changes: The bill extends the time periods for which a driver's license can be revoked following certain impaired driving violations. For instance, repeat offenders could face revocation periods ranging from one to six years based on the number of prior offenses.
  • Ignition Interlock Program Requirements: All individuals required to participate in the ignition interlock program must now complete a treatment or rehabilitation program before having their full driving privileges reinstated.
  • Reinstatement Conditions: Offenders who have accumulated multiple impaired driving incidents must participate in the ignition interlock program and complete substance use disorder treatment to regain full driving privileges.
  • New Statutes and Repeals: Several existing statutory provisions related to DWI convictions and license revocations are repealed, and new codes are introduced to streamline the process and enforcement.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Extension of Revocation Periods: The bill increases the duration of revocations for both test refusal and test failure in DWI cases.
  • Mandatory Treatment Programs: It mandates that all ignition interlock participants complete treatment or rehabilitation.
  • License Reinstatement Criteria: Establishes stricter guidelines for the reinstatement of driving privileges, requiring proof of treatment completion and abstinence from substance use.
  • Consequences for Program Violations: Defines penalties for individuals who violate conditions of their restricted licenses, which could extend the duration of interlock device requirements.
  • Repeal of Previous Provisions: Elimination of certain existing statutes to incorporate new, consolidated regulations.

Relevant Terms

  • Driver's License Revocation
  • Ignition Interlock Program
  • Impaired Driving
  • Substance Use Disorder Treatment
  • Traffic Offenses
  • Legal Limit for Alcohol Concentration
  • Rehabilitation Program
  • Ignition Interlock Device

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
May 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
May 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
May 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
May 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toRules and Administration
May 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toRules and Administration
May 06, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders
May 06, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders
May 06, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders
May 06, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
May 06, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
May 06, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order: Amended
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order: Amended
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed as amended
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed as amended
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse not concur, conference committee requested
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse not concur, conference committee requested
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse conferees
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse conferees
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate accedes, CC of 3 be appointed
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate accedes, CC of 3 be appointed
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate conferees
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate conferees
May 16, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse adopted conference committee report
May 16, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading as amended by Conference
May 16, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was repassed as amended by Conference
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse adopted HCC report and repassed bill
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse adopted HCC report and repassed bill
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionConference committee report, delete everything
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionConference committee report, delete everything
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate adopted CC report and repassed bill
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate adopted CC report and repassed bill
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionThird Reading Repassed
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionThird Reading Repassed
May 17, 2025HouseFloorActionSenate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
SenateNoteActionPresentment date
SenateNoteActionPresentment date
SenateNoteActionGovernor's action Approval
SenateNoteActionGovernor's action Approval
SenateNoteActionSecretary of State
SenateNoteActionSecretary of State
SenateNoteActionEffective date
SenateNoteActionEffective date
HouseFloorActionPresented to Governor
HouseNoteActionGovernor approval
HouseNoteActionGovernor approval
HouseFloorActionSecretary of State, Filed
HouseNoteActionChapter number

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Introduces longer revocation periods based on the number of prior offenses."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous revocation durations that might have been shorter or less specific."
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments to 169A.52 concerning test refusal license revocation criteria.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustment of the conditions and periods for license revocation."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169A.52"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provision for disqualification of commercial drivers who refuse testing."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References federal regulations adopted by reference in section 171.165 concerning disqualifications for commercial drivers.",
      "modified": [
        "Inclusion of federal regulation references for commercial vehicle operations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.165"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification of offenses related to impaired driving."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Ambiguities in what constitutes impaired driving violations."
      ],
      "summary": "Sections in 169A.20 involve driving while impaired offenses.",
      "modified": [
        "Refined definitions and inclusions for legal processes and consequences."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169A.20"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provides detailed criteria for revocations based on prior offenses."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Simplified summaries of revocation without detailed offense-based scales."
      ],
      "summary": "Modifies revocation and reinstatement procedures for DWI-related offenses.",
      "modified": [
        "Specified periods for revocation based on the number of prior offenses and use of ignition interlock devices."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.178"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Expansion of the ignition interlock device parameters and participant obligations."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Less comprehensive descriptions of program requirements."
      ],
      "summary": "Concerns ignition interlock device program participation.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments to eligibility and operation requirements for the ignition interlock device program."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.306"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

Enacted

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