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HB 1 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Motor vehicles; suspension of driver license and ignition interlock device following first driving while under the influence conviction required

HB 1 would require first-time DUI offenders in Alabama to install and operate an ignition interlock device on their vehicle for six months instead of 90 days to avoid a 90-day driver's license suspension. Currently, offenders can avoid the suspension by using the device for 90 days, but this bill extends that requirement to six months. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of a first driving under the influence offense in Alabama. It amends Alabama Code Section 32-5A-191 to change the duration of the ignition interlock device requirement for first-time convictions.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExtends ignition interlock requirement from 90 days to 6 months for first-time DUI, increasing penalty severity and restricting defendant options to avoid license suspension.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends ignition interlock requirement for DUI offenders to enhance road safety, strengthening vehicle regulation standards per Motor Vehicles & Traffic subject.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 25, 2025 Last action Mar 11, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 4 edits · Feb 3, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was formally adopted as an Engrossed version with updated page numbering and metadata. The substantive text of the DUI law remains identical to the Introduced version, maintaining the same penalties, blood alcohol thresholds, and ignition interlock requirements for first-time offenders.
Scope change
No substantive change in scope or applicability; the legal text governing DUI offenses is unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Updated document metadata and page headers from 'HB1 INTRODUCED' to 'HB1 ENGROSSED' to reflect the bill's final status before signing.

Corrected a typo in the bill number on line 2 from 'U9QASDG-1' to 'U9QASDG-2'.

Reordered the text of the bill to remove the 'Synopsis' summary section, which was present in the Introduced version but absent in the final Engrossed text.

Adjusted line numbers throughout the document to reflect the removal of the Synopsis section.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
6
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Add Cosponsor - Adopted Roll Call 226
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 225
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 224
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced
Tillman 1st Amendment Offered
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Public Safety and Homeland Security)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Barbara Boyd
Barbara Boyd
DDemocratic
AL
32