Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama HB1: Motor vehicles; suspension of driver license and ignition interlock device following first driving while under the influence conviction required
Status: Passed both chambers, May 8, 2026
What the bill says
An act Relating to motor vehicles; to amend Section 32-5A-191, Code of Alabama 1975; to require an ignition interlock device for the first violation of driving while under the influence.
From the engrossed text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to motor vehicles; to amend Section 32-5A-191, Code of Alabama 1975; to require an ignition interlock device for the first violation of driving while under the influence. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. Section 32-5A-191, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: "§32-5A-191 (a) A person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle while: (1) There is 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in his or her blood; (2) Under the influence of alcohol; (3) Under the influence of a controlled substance to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving; (4) Under the combined influence of alcohol and a controlled substance to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving; or (5) Under the influence of any substance which impairs the mental or physical faculties of such person to a degree which that renders him or her incapable of safely driving. Page which that renders him or her incapable of safely driving. HB1 Engrossed (b)(1) A person who is under the age of 21 years of age shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle if there is 0.02 percent or more by weight of alcohol in …
Sponsors
- Boyd, Barbara (D, HD-032) · primary sponsor
- Forte, Berry (D, HD-084)
- Warren, Pebblin W. (D, HD-082)
- Jackson, Thomas (D, HD-068)
- Chestnut, Prince (D, HD-067)
- England, Chris (D, HD-070)
- Hollis, Rolanda (D, HD-058)
- Gray, Jeremy (D, HD-083)
- McClammy, Patrice (D, HD-076)
- Lands, Marilyn (D, HD-010)
- Travis, Curtis (D, HD-072)
- Ensler, Phillip (D, HD-074)
Latest actions
- : Pending Committee Action in Second House
- : Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
- : Engrossed
- : Motion to Add Cosponsor - Adopted Roll Call 226
- : Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 225
- : Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 224
- : Tillman 1st Amendment Offered
- : Third Reading in House of Origin
- : Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- : Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Votes
- House Roll Call #226 (February 3, 2026): 58 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call #225 (February 3, 2026): 100 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call #224 (February 3, 2026): 104 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call #223 (February 3, 2026): 102 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Motor Vehicles & Traffic
Common questions
- What is HB1?
- HB1 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Motor vehicles; suspension of driver license and ignition interlock device following first driving while under the influence conviction required.
- What does HB1 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to motor vehicles; to amend Section 32-5A-191, Code of Alabama 1975; to require an ignition interlock device for the first violation of driving while under the influence.
- What is the status of HB1?
- Passed both chambers as of May 8, 2026. Latest action: Pending Committee Action in Second House (March 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1?
- Boyd, Barbara (D, HD-032), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HB1
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