Relating to the consequences of an arrest for or conviction of certain intoxication offenses and to fees associated with the enforcement and administration of certain of those consequences.
Impact
The bill significantly impacts Texas laws surrounding intoxication offenses by establishing stricter conditions for community supervision. It mandates that individuals with certain driving convictions must proactively obtain and maintain ignition interlock devices at their own expense. This provision is intended to deter repeat offenses and enhance accountability among offenders. It also outlines the process for courts to assess previous offenses to determine the necessity of the interlock device requirement, effectively creating a more structured approach to managing repeat offenders.
Summary
House Bill 473, known as the Nicole 'Lilly' Lalime Act, addresses the consequences surrounding arrests and convictions for certain intoxication offenses, particularly those related to driving under the influence. The legislation proposes that individuals placed on community supervision for specific offenses must install ignition interlock devices on their vehicles. This requirement serves to prevent individuals from operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, thereby aiming to enhance public safety on the roads.
Contention
While proponents advocate for the bill as a means to reduce instances of drunk driving and improve road safety, critics may raise concerns about the financial burden imposed on individuals required to install and maintain these devices. Additionally, the bill includes provisions that allow judges discretion regarding the imposition of such costs, potentially introducing inconsistencies in its application. Overall, the act symbolizes a significant reform in how the state handles intoxication offenses and attempts to integrate technology into the enforcement of driving laws.
Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited and to certain consequences on conviction of certain offenses.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of boating while intoxicated with a child passenger; changing the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision.
Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited, to certain consequences on conviction of certain of those offenses, and to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony.
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee.
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee.
Relating to the authority of a magistrate to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
Relating to the suspension of the driver's license of a person arrested for an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol.
Relating to offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances and the enforcement and prevention of those offenses; creating a criminal offense.
A bill for an act providing for veterinary medicine, including the care of animals under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 541.)
A bill for an act providing for veterinary medicine, including the care of animals under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 640, HF 670.)