The bill amends several sections of the General Laws in Chapter 31-27, focusing on motor vehicle offenses related to driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs. A key insertion is the establishment of a new effective date of July 1, 2025, for the DUI provisions. The bill outlines penalties for various offenses, including fines, mandatory attendance at special courses, and the requirement for ignition interlock systems for certain offenders.

Specifically, individuals convicted of DUI or refusal to submit to a chemical test must have an ignition interlock system installed in their vehicles as a condition for license reinstatement. The court is required to mandate proof of installation and periodic monitoring of the ignition interlock system. The bill also specifies that ignition interlock systems must be equipped with a camera to accurately identify the driver providing a breath sample.

Additionally, the bill establishes an "Ignition Interlock System Fund," which will be administered by the office of the general treasurer and funded by a one hundred dollar ($100) assessment paid by offenders found in violation of the DUI provisions. The fund is intended to support the costs associated with ignition interlock systems.

Overall, the amendments aim to enhance public safety by imposing stricter regulations and ensuring compliance with testing and assessment requirements for DUI offenders.