2015 Senate Bill 176 / 2016 Public Act 32

Establish drunk driver vehicle interlock device regulatory regime

Introduced in the Senate

March 4, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-26)

To establish regulations, procedures and fees for drunk driver vehicle interlock device installers, and give the Secretary of State the authority to oversee and certify that these operations meet the requirements specified by the bill. Current law regulates manufacturers and vendors of these devices but not installation.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 8, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 22, 2015

Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 22, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 1, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 17, 2016

Passed in the House 80 to 26 (details)

To establish regulations, procedures and fees for drunk driver vehicle interlock device installers, and give the Secretary of State the authority to oversee and certify that these operations meet the requirements specified by the bill. Current law regulates manufacturers and vendors of these devices but not installation.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 18, 2016

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 8, 2016