The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding driving under the influence (DUI) offenses by removing the requirement that individuals subject to a one-year license revocation must complete 45 days of the revocation period before applying for a special ignition interlock restricted driver license (SIIRDL). This change would allow individuals to apply for the SIIRDL immediately after their license is revoked, streamlining the process for those seeking to regain driving privileges. Additionally, the bill would include evidence-based psychotherapy as an acceptable program for which proof of participation or completion must be provided before the court can terminate a license suspension or issue a new license or SIIRDL.

Furthermore, the bill would allow individuals to provide proof of satisfactory participation in a court-ordered program, rather than only proof of completion, before a new license or SIIRDL can be issued. This change aims to provide more flexibility for individuals undergoing treatment. The bill also makes technical and conforming changes to existing statutes, ensuring that the language aligns with the new provisions. Overall, these updates are intended to enhance the rehabilitation process for individuals with DUI offenses while maintaining public safety standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-1381, 28-1382, 28-1383, 28-1401, 28-3304, 28-3319, 13-3401, 28-3001, 28-9501, 28-9551, 41-1651, 41-1723, 28-667, 28-1304, 28-1385, 28-3318, 13-901, 31-234, 41-2405, 11-251.15, 28-1321, 28-1387, 28-3320, 28-3322, 13-1802, 13-1803, 13-1814, 13-1209
House Engrossed Version: 28-1382, 28-3319, 28-1304, 41-1651, 41-1723, 28-1381, 28-1383, 28-1401, 28-667