Driving while intoxicated; pre-conviction ignition interlock for certain offenders.
Summary
Driving while intoxicated; pre-conviction ignition interlock for certain offenders. Permits a first-time or second-time offender charged with driving while intoxicated to obtain an ignition interlock pre-conviction. The bill allows the installation period of time accrued by such offender prior to trial for the pending charge to count toward any (i) ignition interlock or restricted license period of time ordered by the court or (ii) restricted license, suspension, or revocation issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to relevant law. Current law prohibits the installation of an ignition interlock system until a court issues a restricted license. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 7, 2025
Signed Mar 21, 2025
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What changed between versions
Courts of Justice Subcommittee Substitute
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Chaptered
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill has transitioned from a draft substitute version to its final, enacted form as Chapter 320. This change signifies that the legislation has been approved by the General Assembly and signed into law, making the provisions for pre-conviction ignition interlocks legally effective as of March 21, 2025.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on amending § 18.2-271.1 of the Code of Virginia regarding driving while intoxicated and pre-conviction ignition interlocks; however, its legal status has changed from a proposed amendment to an active statute.
TIMELINE
Added the official chapter number (Chapter 320) and the approval date (March 21, 2025), confirming the bill is now law.
TECHNICAL
Removed draft-specific headers, including the 'Offered for Consideration' date and the patron's name, as these are no longer needed in the final enacted text.
Floor votes · Senate Jan 24, 2025 · House of Delegates Feb 13, 2025
How they voted
37–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 40
Jan 24, 2025
D
Democratic21
95% Yea
R
Republican19
89% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
33
Key actions
9
Committee
5
Mar 21, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 320 (Effective 07/01/25)
executive
Feb 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by President
upper
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by Speaker
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1006ER)
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed House with substitute (96-Y 0-N)
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
upper
Jan 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
upper
Jan 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Scott Surovell
DDemocratic
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