Requiring ignition interlock device manufacturers to pay fees to the state for the administration of the ignition interlock program.

HB 2222 requires ignition interlock device (IID) manufacturers to pay fees to the Kansas Highway Patrol for program administration. Manufacturers must pay a one-time $10 fee per device installed after July 1, 2025, plus a $5 monthly fee per device in use (with exceptions for low-income users meeting specific criteria). The collected fees fund the IID fee program fund, which covers the state’s oversight, monitoring, and administration of the ignition interlock program. This directly affects IID manufacturers by creating a new cost structure, while low-income individuals eligible for reduced fees (based on income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level or participation in certain assistance programs) pay only 50% of device costs. The bill amends Kansas law to establish these requirements and creates the dedicated fund for program expenses.