Senate Energy Committee advances bill to expand ignition interlocks after victim and safety testimony
The committee voted 8–1 to send House Bill 12‑1242 to Appropriations. Sponsors and witnesses said the bill eliminates a waiting period after express‑consent refusals, closes a first‑offense loophole and expands financial help for interlocks to reduce impaired driving.
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A Senate Energy Committee on Nov. 2 voted 8–1 to send House Bill 12‑1242 to the Appropriations Committee with a favorable recommendation, moving a measure intended to broaden Colorado’s use of ignition interlock devices for DUI offenders.
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