SB401 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Holtzclaw

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Cam WardQuinton RossBryan TaylorPhillip W. WilliamsJ.T. WaggonerGeorge M. “Marc” KeaheyRusty Glover

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Driving under the influence, ignition interlock devices, withdrawal of license suspension for conviction of authorized under certain conditions, license revocations commuted upon installation of ignition interlock device under certain conditions, courts required to notify Public Safety Department of certain convictions requiring interlock device, Alabama Interlock Indigent Fund created, Secs.32-5A-191, 32-5A-191.4, 32-5A-301, 32-5A-304 am'd.

Summary

SB401 ties DUI license relief to installing and operating an ignition interlock device, expands interlock requirements for high BAC offenders, and creates a fund to support indigent interlock providers.

What This Bill Does

It lets the Department of Public Safety withdraw the 90-day license suspension for a first DUI if the offender has an ignition interlock device installed and a restricted license. It allows license revocation periods to be commuted after a portion of the revocation is served and the interlock device is installed. It requires ignition interlock devices for people with at least .15% BAC, requires courts to notify DPS of these convictions, and requires DPS to issue restricted licenses that allow driving only with the interlock device. It creates the Alabama Interlock Indigent Fund to reimburse providers for indigent offenders and outlines funding and distribution, plus related provisions such as provider removal and retroactive applicability.

Who It Affects

• DUI offenders (including first-time offenders and those with high BAC) whose driving privileges may be restored or restricted if they install and use an ignition interlock device.
• Ignition interlock device providers and the Department of Public Safety, who administer, regulate, and fund the interlock program and reimburse providers for indigent offenders.

Key Provisions

• Authorize DPS to withdraw the 90-day first-offense license suspension if the offender installs and operates a certified ignition interlock device and is issued a restricted license.
• Create the Alabama Interlock Indigent Fund to reimburse ignition interlock providers for indigent offenders and specify how funds are collected, administered, and distributed.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Crimes and Offenses