Allows graduates of certain programs to petition the court for limited driving privileges
HB 1531 allows individuals who successfully complete a state-administered substance abuse treatment program for nonviolent offenders to petition courts for limited driving privileges. This applies specifically to graduates of the program who have met all treatment requirements without violating terms. Courts may grant temporary driving rights for essential needs like work, medical appointments, school attendance, or substance abuse treatment, subject to conditions such as ignition interlock devices. The bill directly affects eligible program graduates seeking restored mobility for reintegration purposes after completing their treatment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Apr 24, 2025
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The bill was amended to combine HB 1531 with HB 931, changing the bill number designation. A new provision was added allowing the department to distribute program space based on drug arrest patterns in the state, which affects how offenders are assigned to treatment programs.
Scope change
The bill now applies to both HB 1531 and HB 931, and adds a new requirement for program space allocation based on drug arrest patterns.
SCOPE
Bill number designation changed from HB 1531 to include both HB 1531 and HB 931.
REQUIREMENT
Added a requirement for the department to distribute program space in proportion to drug arrest patterns in the state.
Added a new option for offenders to seek services from a certified ignition interlock device provider.
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Committee
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Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Referred: Judiciary(H)
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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David Dolan
RRepublican
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