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HF 635

A bill for an act relating to the driver’s license revocation effective date following an operating-while-intoxicated violation or refusal to test.

2025-2026 Regular Session

HF 635: Driver's License Revocation Effective Date for OWI Violations OverviewBill Number: HF 635 Title: A bill for an act relating to the driver's license revocation effective da

Referred to Public Safety.
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Bill Summary · HF 635

HF 635: Driver's License Revocation Effective Date for OWI Violations

Overview

Bill Number: HF 635
Title: A bill for an act relating to the driver's license revocation effective date following an operating-while-intoxicated violation or refusal to test.
Status: Referred to Public Safety
Introduced: February 28, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HF 635 is to modify the effective date for driver's license revocation following an operating-while-intoxicated (OWI) violation or refusal to submit to chemical testing. The bill aims to provide more clarity and consistency in the implementation of these license revocation penalties.

Key Provisions

  • Changes the effective date of driver's license revocation from the date the Department of Transportation (DOT) issues the revocation order to the date the person's current license expires
  • Applies this revised effective date to both OWI convictions and chemical test refusals
  • Requires the DOT to notify the licensee of the revised revocation effective date
  • Specifies that the revised effective date does not apply if the person's license has already been surrendered or a temporary restricted license has been issued

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Drivers who are convicted of OWI or refuse chemical testing would have their license revocation take effect on the date their current license expires, rather than immediately upon the DOT's order
  • This change is intended to provide more predictability and allow drivers to plan for the license revocation period
  • The revised effective date could impact the timing of when drivers must apply for a temporary restricted license or have their full driving privileges restored

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HF 635 has been referred to the Public Safety committee for further consideration. If passed by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full vote in the state legislature. If enacted, the changes to the driver's license revocation effective date would apply to all OWI violations and chemical test refusals occurring after the bill's effective date.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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