The bill SB1453 amends Arizona's DUI laws by introducing stricter reporting requirements for law enforcement officers regarding DUI test refusals. Officers must now submit certified reports to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) within 30 days of an arrest, and ADOT cannot issue a suspension order without this report unless the incident involved death or serious injury. The timeline for forwarding documents related to driver licenses and suspension notices has also been extended from 5 days to 30 days. Additionally, the bill increases the period for expunging a suspension note from 12 months to 24 months in cases involving death or serious injury.

Moreover, the bill provides new options for individuals who cannot use ignition interlock devices (IIDs) due to medical conditions, allowing them to undergo monthly alcohol and drug screenings instead. It also mandates that ADOT include information about alcohol and drug education programs in suspension notifications. The bill exempts ADOT from certain rulemaking requirements for one year, aiming to streamline the DUI suspension process and enhance support for affected individuals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-1321, 28-1385, 28-1387, 28-1401, 28-3004, 28-3319, 4-244, 28-1381, 28-1382, 28-1383, 13-3401, 28-1388, 13-105, 28-448, 41-151.15, 41-151.19, 28-1561, 28-3170, 28-3306, 28-3317, 28-1461, 13-1201, 13-1204, 28-144, 28-1323, 28-1326, 28-1445, 28-3320, 28-3322
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-1321, 28-1385, 28-1387, 28-1401, 28-3004, 28-3319, 4-244, 28-1381, 28-1382, 28-1383, 13-3401, 28-1388, 13-105, 28-448, 41-151.15, 41-151.19, 28-1561, 28-3170, 28-3306, 28-3317, 28-1461, 13-1201, 13-1204, 28-144, 28-1323, 28-1326, 28-1445, 28-3320, 28-3322
Chaptered Version: 28-1321, 28-1385, 28-1387, 28-1401, 28-3004, 28-3319, 4-244, 28-1381, 28-1382, 28-1383, 13-3401, 28-1388, 13-105, 28-448, 41-151.15, 41-151.19, 28-1561, 28-3170, 28-3306, 28-3317, 28-1461, 13-1201, 13-1204, 28-144, 28-1323, 28-1326, 28-1445, 28-3320, 28-3322