Relating to: eligibility for an occupational license for individuals with four or more convictions of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
SB 455 permanently revokes driving privileges for individuals with four or more convictions for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (DUI), with a 15-year gap between convictions allowing reinstatement. It prohibits applicants from obtaining an occupational license (for essential work driving) during the first 180 days after the permanent revocation takes effect. After 10 years of the revocation period, individuals may apply for full license reinstatement under separate procedures. The bill specifically targets repeat DUI offenders by tightening license eligibility rules without altering ignition interlock device requirements for those who previously held licenses.
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Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 29, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced by Senator Wimberger;
cosponsored by Representatives Goeben, Snyder, Murphy, Dittrich, Melotik and Knodl
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Eric Wimberger
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