DUI Offenses - As introduced, allows a person convicted of driving under the influence of an intoxicant who is eligible for a restricted license to request, and the court to order, the use of a transdermal monitoring device in lieu of the person being required to operate only a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device; requires the person to pay all costs associated with the transdermal monitoring device; specifies the person is not eligible for assistance from the electronic monitoring indigency fund. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10.

SB 2638 allows Tennessee courts to permit DUI offenders eligible for restricted licenses to use a transdermal monitoring device (a skin-based alcohol sensor) instead of being required to drive only vehicles with ignition interlock devices. The offender must cover all costs for the monitoring device and cannot receive financial assistance from the electronic monitoring indigency fund. This amendment modifies DUI sentencing procedures under Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 55-10-409 and related provisions. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of driving under the influence who qualify for restricted driving privileges.