An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-266.1, 18.2-268.3, 18.2-270.1, 18.2-271, 18.2-271.1, 46.2-391, and 46.2-391.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to driving while intoxicated; refusal of tests; repeat offenders; ignition interlocks.

Description

<p class="sumtext"><b>Driving while intoxicated; refusal of tests; repeat offenders; ignition interlocks. </b>Permits a court to issue a restricted license with immediate installation of ignition interlock systems for certain offenders charged with driving while intoxicated, refusal of tests, or repeat offender violations. The bill also directs the Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program to convene a work group to evaluate the provisions governing driving or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and submit recommendations and a draft report to the Chairs of the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice by November 1, 2026. Current law requires various time limits of driver's license suspension for such violations before a restricted license may be issued. </p>

Progress

1. IntroducedJan 13, 2026
2. Sent to committeeJan 13, 2026
3. Passed the first chamberFeb 16, 2026
4. PassedFeb 17, 2026
5. Sent to committeeFeb 18, 2026
6. Passed the first chamberMar 10, 2026
7. Passed both chambersMar 30, 2026
8. Passed both chambersMar 31, 2026
9. Became lawMay 14, 2026