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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama HB 1 amendment requires 90-day driver license suspension and ignition interlock device for first-time DUI convictions
Last action · March 11, 2026: Pending Committee Action in Second HouseSponsor: Boyd
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What This Bill Would Do
First-time driving under the influence offenders face a mandatory 90-day driver license suspension followed by the required installation of an approved and the acquisition of a restricted driver license for at least 180 days before regular license restoration under an amendment to HB 1.
First-time DUI offenders must maintain an on their vehicle for a specified period and wait 180 days on a restricted license before regaining full driving privileges, altering post-conviction requirements and device installation rules.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
first-time driving while under the influence offenders
First-time DUI offenders face a mandatory 90-day license suspension, must install an ignition interlock device, and are required to hold a restricted license for at least 180 days before restoring regular driving privileges.
Law Enforcement Agency
The agency is involved in the administration and processing required for individuals seeking an ignition interlock restricted driver license.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Procedural history
12 actions- Mar 11, 2026SenateCommitteePending Committee Action in Second House
- Mar 11, 2026SenateIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
- Feb 3, 2026HouseEngrossed
- Feb 3, 2026HouseMotion to Add Cosponsor - Adopted Roll Call 226
- Feb 3, 2026HouseFloorMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 225
- Feb 3, 2026HouseMotion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 224
Show 6 earlier actions
- Feb 3, 2026HouseTillman 1st Amendment Offered
- Feb 3, 2026HouseThird Reading in House of Origin
- Jan 21, 2026HouseRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- Jan 21, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Jan 13, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
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View official text →Voting Record
Motion to Add Cosponsor - Adopted Roll Call 226
Total
99
- Yes
- 54
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 43
- Abstain
- 2
How they voted (99)
75 more members
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Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 224
Total
99
- Yes
- 99
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (99)
75 more members
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 225
Total
99
- Yes
- 95
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 4
How they voted (99)
75 more members
Third Reading in House of Origin
Total
99
- Yes
- 97
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 2
How they voted (99)
75 more members
Lobbying Activity
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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