The proposed bill seeks to improve public safety by extending the duration of driver's license revocations for offenses related to driving while impaired (DWI) and modifying the ignition interlock program requirements. It mandates that all participants in the ignition interlock program complete a treatment or rehabilitation program before regaining full driving privileges. The bill introduces criminal penalties for operating vehicles without an ignition interlock device and allows criminal vehicular homicide offenders to participate in the ignition interlock program. Additionally, it provides for judicial review of license revocation extensions and modifies procedures for impounding and reissuing license plates under DWI laws. Key amendments include extending temporary driver's license validity periods and adjusting the DWI vehicle forfeiture law to accommodate ignition interlock program participants.

Furthermore, the bill establishes new definitions and procedures for determining license revocation periods based on prior impaired driving incidents, with minimum revocation periods set for individuals with no prior incidents and longer periods for repeat offenders. It outlines requirements for the use of ignition interlock devices for reinstatement and specifies penalties for driving after revocation, differentiating between misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors. The bill also repeals certain existing statutes related to DWI convictions and license reinstatement to streamline the legal framework. Effective August 1, 2025, the legislation aims to enhance road safety by imposing stricter penalties and ensuring compliance with rehabilitation programs for individuals with impaired driving records.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 169A.52, 169A.54, 171.177, 171.187, 171.306
1st Engrossment: 169A.37, 169A.52, 169A.54, 169A.60, 171.177, 171.187, 171.19, 171.306
2nd Engrossment: 169A.37, 169A.52, 169A.54, 169A.60, 169A.63, 171.177, 171.187, 171.19, 171.306
3rd Engrossment: 169A.37, 169A.52, 169A.54, 169A.60, 169A.63, 171.177, 171.187, 171.19, 171.24, 171.306