Senate Bill 1453 proposes changes to the DUI offense reporting and suspension order processes in Arizona. The bill extends the deadline for law enforcement to submit DUI test refusal reports and surrendered licenses to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) from 5 to 30 days. It also increases the period for removing a suspension or revocation note from public records from 12 to 24 months, provided no further DUI charges occur and the incident involved death or serious injury. The bill mandates ADOT to send written notifications to individuals involved in DUI arrests about alcohol or drug programs and allows for monthly screenings as an alternative to ignition interlock devices for those with medical conditions. Additionally, ADOT is exempted from rulemaking requirements for one year after the bill's enactment.

The bill modifies the consequences for failing to forward a certified report within the new 30-day window, stating that ADOT shall not issue a suspension order unless the incident resulted in death or serious injury. It also details the notification process for individuals facing suspension, including how to request a hearing or summary review, and clarifies the conditions for expunging suspensions or revocations from public records based on the severity of the incident. These changes aim to update and refine the DUI offense handling procedures in Arizona.

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