ignition interlock devices; violation; classification
HB 2800 requires individuals with limited or restricted driving privileges (due to prior DUI offenses) to operate vehicles equipped with a functioning certified ignition interlock device. It prohibits these individuals from allowing others to "breathe into" the device or tamper with it, and bans non-authorized people from tampering with the device for restricted drivers. Violations carry misdemeanor charges, with a felony penalty if a collision occurs while the vehicle is operated without the device. The bill directly affects drivers under court or department orders to use ignition interlocks, aiming to enforce compliance with safety requirements.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Jan 27, 2026
Signed Jun 22, 2026
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What changed between versions
House Engrossed Version (03/04/2026)
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Chaptered Version
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill was formally enacted into law as Chapter 259, replacing the House Engrossed version. While the core text of the ignition interlock statute remained largely the same, the final version includes minor formatting corrections and a specific capitalization adjustment in the penalty section to ensure the enhanced felony charge for fatal collisions is clearly emphasized.
TECHNICAL
The document structure changed from a draft 'House Engrossed' version to a final 'Chaptered' version, indicating the bill has been signed into law by the Governor.
Minor text cleanup occurred, including the removal of placeholder instructions like '(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)' and the addition of official filing dates (June 22, 2026).
ENFORCEMENT
In the penalty section, the phrase describing the felony charge for fatal collisions was capitalized ('INVOLVED') to ensure the severe penalty is clearly highlighted in the final legal text.
Floor votes · House Mar 4, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
6
Committee
2
Jun 22, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Jun 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Jun 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Mar 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin Volk
DDemocratic
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