The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current Arizona statutes regarding ignition interlock devices by introducing a new penalty for individuals who knowingly lend a vehicle to someone required to use such a device. Specifically, it would establish that if the vehicle is involved in a collision resulting in death or serious physical injury, the lender would be guilty of a class 6 felony. This addition is marked as A person who knowingly lends a motor vehicle in violation of this subsection and the motor vehicle was involved in a collision that resulted in death or serious physical injury as defined in Section 13-105 is guilty of a class 6 felony. Additionally, the bill would modify existing language to replace the term "permit" with "allow" in the context of restricted drivers not being able to request others to operate their ignition interlock devices. It also clarifies that a violation of the lending provision leading to serious consequences would result in a class 6 felony, while other violations would remain classified as a class 1 misdemeanor. The relevant changes are indicated by permit and allow, as well as the new language regarding felony charges for specific violations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-1464
House Engrossed Version: 28-1464