The bill amends Section 31-27-2.8 of the General Laws concerning motor vehicle offenses, specifically addressing the use of ignition interlock systems and blood and urine testing as part of sentencing requirements. It allows a magistrate or sentencing judge to require an ignition interlock system in addition to other penalties if a finding is made that a motorist was under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances. The bill clarifies that if a motorist has a prior alcohol-related offense, the magistrate or sentencing judge may exercise discretion in granting a conditional hardship license by imposing a mandatory sixty (60) day loss of license prior to any imposition of the hardship license.

Additionally, the bill states that a magistrate or sentencing judge shall grant a conditional hardship license upon request after a finding of need for first-time offenders. The act takes effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2708: 31-27-2.8