The bill H.25 proposes changes to the fees associated with the Department of Health's Impaired Driver Rehabilitation Program, establishing a fee structure based on an individual's gross income relative to the federal poverty level. It mandates that individuals seeking a reduction or elimination of program fees must disclose their income, allowing for higher fees for those with greater financial resources and lower fees for those with lesser resources. The bill outlines specific income thresholds for fee waivers and discounts, stating that individuals earning up to 175% of the federal poverty guidelines will not pay any fees, while those earning up to 575% may qualify for discounted fees.

Additionally, the bill amends existing legal language by replacing "Drinking Driver Rehabilitation Program" with "Impaired Driver Rehabilitation Program" throughout the relevant statutes. It also requires the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to adopt rules establishing a graduated fee schedule by January 1, 2026, and specifies that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025. The changes aim to ensure that individuals are informed about potential fee discounts and that the fees collected will help offset the operational costs of the Impaired Driver Rehabilitation Program.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 23-1209a