HB 437: Interdicted Person Amendments - Utah

Amended 3/7/2025 11:03:295 → Substitute #1 · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill adds a new requirement for courts to designate individuals convicted of extreme DUI as 'interdicted persons' who are prohibited from purchasing alcohol. It also creates a new unique identifier on driver's licenses and ID cards to flag these individuals, requires specific training for staff to verify interdiction status, and establishes administrative fees for processing these identifiers. The changes expand enforcement mechanisms to prevent interdicted persons from obtaining alcohol.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of alcohol interdiction to include individuals convicted of extreme DUI, who were not previously automatically designated as interdicted persons under existing law.

ELIGIBILITY

Courts must now designate individuals convicted of extreme DUI as interdicted persons, prohibiting them from purchasing alcohol for a specified period.

REQUIREMENT

Interdicted persons must obtain a unique driver's license or ID card with security features indicating their interdiction status.

Administrative fee of $7 established to process and provide license or ID cards with interdicted person identifiers.

ENFORCEMENT

New training requirements for retail staff to verify whether a person is an interdicted person before selling alcohol.

DEFINITION

Added definition of 'interdicted person' to include individuals who voluntarily obtain a license or ID with an interdicted person identifier.

TIMELINE

Bill takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Amended Excerpts 3/7/2025 11:03:295 → Amended 3/7/2025 11:03:295 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was reorganized and reformatted from a Senate amendment excerpt to a complete substitute bill proposal. The substantive content appears to be the same, with the main change being the structural presentation from 'Amended Excerpts' to a full bill format with a long title, general description, and highlighted provisions. The bill introduces a new 'interdicted person' designation for individuals convicted of driving under the influence, prohibiting them from purchasing alcohol for a specified time period.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on DUI interdiction, but the presentation changed from excerpts to a complete bill format with detailed definitions and provisions.

TECHNICAL

Changed from Senate amendment excerpts to a complete substitute bill format with long title, general description, and highlighted provisions

DEFINITION

Added comprehensive definitions for terms including 'interdicted person', 'alcoholic product', 'airport lounge', 'arena', and 'banquet'

REQUIREMENT

Establishes requirements for courts to designate individuals convicted of extreme DUI as interdicted persons, prohibiting alcohol purchases for a set time period

Mandates that interdicted persons obtain unique driver licenses or identification cards with security features indicating their status

ENFORCEMENT

Requires Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services to provide training on verifying interdicted person status through identification inspection

Enrolled → Amended Excerpts 3/7/2025 11:03:295 · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends Utah's alcohol and traffic laws to expand the 'interdicted person' designation for individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), requiring courts to automatically designate extreme DUI offenders as interdicted persons. It also enhances age verification requirements for alcohol sales and adds training mandates for retail staff. The changes aim to prevent interdicted persons from purchasing alcohol and improve compliance in alcohol service industries.

Scope change

Expanded the interdicted person designation to apply automatically to extreme DUI convictions and added new requirements for alcohol sales verification and staff training.

REQUIREMENT

Courts must now automatically designate individuals convicted of extreme DUI as interdicted persons, prohibiting them from purchasing alcohol for a specified period.

Added a new age verification threshold requiring proof of age checks for individuals who appear to be 35 years of age or younger.

Requires the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services to provide training on verifying whether a person is an interdicted person.

DEFINITION

Added definition for 'interdicted person' to include individuals who voluntarily obtain identification cards with interdicted person identifiers.

ENFORCEMENT

Requires retail licensees to verify whether a person is an interdicted person before selling alcohol through examination of identification.

TIMELINE

Bill takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Substitute #2 → Substitute #3 · 7 edits

MODERATE

This bill adds a new requirement for courts to designate individuals convicted of extreme DUI as 'interdicted persons,' prohibiting them from purchasing alcohol for a specified period. It also mandates that these individuals receive unique driver licenses or identification cards with security features indicating their interdiction status. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services to provide training on verifying interdiction status and allows individuals to voluntarily obtain these special identifiers.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of DUI consequences by adding a new category of 'interdicted person' designation that applies to individuals convicted of extreme DUI, extending beyond the existing prohibition on purchasing alcohol for all DUI offenders.

REQUIREMENT

Courts must now designate individuals convicted of extreme DUI as 'interdicted persons' who are prohibited from purchasing alcohol for a court-determined time period.

Interdicted persons must obtain unique driver licenses or identification cards with security features (such as a prominent red stripe) indicating their interdiction status.

ENFORCEMENT

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services must provide training on verifying whether a person is an interdicted person, including inspection of identification cards or driver licenses.

ELIGIBILITY

Individuals may voluntarily apply for a license or identification card with an interdicted person identifier, even if not court-ordered.

FISCAL

A $75 administrative fee is established for processing and providing a license or identification card with an interdicted person identifier.

DEFINITION

New definitions added for 'interdicted person' and 'interdicted person identifier' to clarify the legal status and security features of the special identification cards.

TIMELINE

The bill takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Substitute #1 → Substitute #2 · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends Utah's alcohol and traffic laws to create a formal 'interdicted person' system for individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI). It requires courts to designate extreme DUI offenders as interdicted persons, mandates that these individuals surrender their licenses and obtain new identification cards with security features indicating they cannot purchase alcohol, and requires alcohol retailers to verify this status before making sales. The bill also adds training requirements for retail managers on how to verify interdicted person status.

Scope change

The bill expands the legal framework for prohibiting alcohol sales to specific DUI offenders by creating a formal designation system and requiring physical identification markers on licenses and ID cards.

REQUIREMENT

Courts must designate individuals convicted of extreme DUI as 'interdicted persons' and require them to surrender their driver's licenses or identification cards.

Interdicted persons must obtain new driver's licenses or identification cards with unique security features (such as a red stripe) indicating they are prohibited from purchasing alcohol.

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services must provide training programs for retail managers on how to verify interdicted person status.

ENFORCEMENT

Alcohol retailers are required to verify whether a person is an interdicted person by examining their identification card or driver's license before making any sales.

DEFINITION

New definition of 'interdicted person' includes both court-designated individuals and those who voluntarily obtain special identification cards.

TIMELINE

The bill takes effect on January 1, 2026, providing time for implementation of new training and identification systems.

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