House Bill 1315 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding ignition interlock devices. Key changes include the substitution of "breath alcohol concentration" for "blood alcohol concentration" in Section 55-10-417(b), and the addition of a new subsection (m) in Section 55-10-425, which provides provisions for active service members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are deployed outside Tennessee for more than thirty days. These service members can request a temporary toll on their ignition interlock usage period by submitting proof of deployment, and the department will review these requests.

Additionally, the bill modifies several existing provisions related to compliance and violations concerning ignition interlock devices. It clarifies that individuals are not in violation of certain requirements if they appear for calibration or inspection within a specified timeframe around their scheduled appointments. The bill also allows for a court petition for reinstatement of a driver's license under specific conditions, ensuring that individuals can regain their driving privileges if they meet compliance requirements. The changes aim to provide flexibility for military personnel while maintaining the integrity of ignition interlock regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-10-417(b), 55-10-417, 55-10-417(d)(3), 55-10-425, 55-10-425(c)(1)(B), 55-10-425(c)(2), 55-10-425(d)(1)(A), 55-10-425(d)(1)(C), 55-10-425(d)(1)(D), 55-10-425(h)(2), 55-10-425(h)(7), 55-10-425(h)(9)(A), 55-10-425(h)(9)(C), 55-10-425(I)