HB 1242 CO
Interlock Device for Impaired Drivers
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Summary
This bill requires first-time DUI offenders in Colorado to hold an interlock-restricted license for nine consecutive months following reinstatement before being eligible for any other driver's license, effective June 1, 2027. The bill repeals the 2-month waiting period for people whose driving privileges were revoked for one year or more, allowing them to apply immediately for early reinstatement with an interlock-restricted license. The bill restricts the financial assistance program for those unable to afford interlock device costs to people meeting certain income criteria, and requires certified interlock manufacturers to provide discounts on installation, lease, and removal of interlock devices for eligible assistance program participants. Manufacturers must provide information about the assistance program when scheduling appointments and when executing service agreements. The bill appropriates $15,225 to the Department of Revenue for implementation.
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Official abstract
Beginning June 1, 2027, a person convicted for the first time of certain offenses related to driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is required to hold an interlock-restricted license for a consecutive period of nine months following reinstatement of the person's driver's license prior to being eligible to obtain any other driver's license, except in limited circumstances. If a person's driving privileges have been revoked for one year or more because of a refusal related to certain offenses related to driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, current law authorizes the person to apply for early reinstatement with an interlock-restricted license after the driving privilege has been revoked for 2 months. Beginning June 1, 2027, the 2-month waiting period is repealed. Under current law, a financial assistance program (assistance program) is available to assist people who apply for an interlock-restricted license and are unable to pay the full cost of an approved ignition interlock device. The act restricts eligibility for the program to those who satisfy certain income criteria. A certified ignition interlock manufacturer (manufacturer) must provide a person who is eligible for the assistance program certain discounts on installation of, lease charges for, and removal of an interlock device. The manufacturer must provide certain information regarding the assistance program at the time the interlock device installation appointment is scheduled and when a person executes an interlock device lease or service agreement. The act appropriates $15,225 to the department of revenue to implement the act.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors (4)
- J. Jackson Democratic · sponsor
- A. Paschal Democratic · sponsor
- J. Carson Republican · sponsor
- D. Roberts Democratic · sponsor
15 coauthors / cosponsors
- A. Boesenecker Democratic · cosponsor
- C. Clifford Democratic · cosponsor
- M. Duran Democratic · cosponsor
- M. Froelich Democratic · cosponsor
- M. Lindsay Democratic · cosponsor
- B. Marshall Democratic · cosponsor
- K. Nguyen Democratic · cosponsor
- M. Rutinel Democratic · cosponsor
- E. Sirota Democratic · cosponsor
- M. Ball Democratic · cosponsor
- A. Benavidez Democratic · cosponsor
- L. Cutter Democratic · cosponsor
- C. Kipp Democratic · cosponsor
- W. Lindstedt Democratic · cosponsor
- J. Marchman Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (15)
- May 28, 2026 Governor Signed · executive
- Mar 24, 2026 House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee · lower
- May 20, 2026 Sent to the Governor · executive
- May 20, 2026 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
- May 20, 2026 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
- Apr 30, 2026 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
- Apr 29, 2026 Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments · upper
- Apr 28, 2026 Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
- Apr 6, 2026 Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended to Appropriations · upper
- Mar 30, 2026 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy · upper
- Mar 25, 2026 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
- Mar 24, 2026 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee · lower
- Mar 20, 2026 House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
- Mar 11, 2026 House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to Appropriations · lower
- Feb 18, 2026 Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government · lower
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