The bill, known as the "Bowling, Coss, and Dufrene Drunk Driving Prevention Act," aims to amend existing laws regarding ignition interlock devices for individuals convicted of driving under the influence. Key provisions include the establishment of an affordability plan for those demonstrating economic hardship, which mandates that ignition interlock manufacturers and service centers cannot refuse service to eligible individuals. The bill also modifies the criteria for credit toward suspension time, changing it from requiring a combination of two violations to just one violation, regardless of whether it is a repeat offense. Additionally, the bill removes the twelve-month waiting period for individuals to apply for a restricted driver's license after their license has been suspended due to DUI.

The bill further stipulates that upon notice of a violation, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections must extend the ignition interlock device requirement by one month for a first offense and six months for a second offense, while also imposing further restrictions on the driver's license. The amendments adopted by the conference committee include technical changes and adjustments to the duration of the ignition interlock device requirement based on the nature of the offense. The proposed law is set to take effect on August 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
SB82 Original: 14:1(A)(3), 14:2(A)(3), 32:2(A), 32:414(A)(1), 32:667(B)(1), 32:668(B)(1)
SB82 Engrossed: 14:1(A)(3), 14:2(A)(3), 32:2(A), 32:414(A)(1), 32:667(B)(1), 32:668(B)(1)
SB82 Reengrossed: 32:2(H), 32:414(A)(1), 32:667(B)(1)
SB82 Enrolled: 32:2(H), 32:414(A)(1), 32:667(B)
SB82 Act : 32:2(H), 32:414(A)(1), 32:667(B)