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HB 2222

Requiring ignition interlock device manufacturers to pay fees to the state for the administration of the ignition interlock program.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas IID manufacturers pay a $10 one-time and $5 monthly fee per device to fund state IID oversight, creating a dedicated fund; low-income users pay half and avoid the $5 fee.

Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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Bill Summary · HB 2222

Summary — HB 2222 (Kansas) — Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Manufacturer Fees

Status: Approved by Governor (April 1, 2025). Introduced: January 29, 2025.

Main purpose

Require manufacturers of ignition interlock devices (IIDs) to pay fees to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) to fund the administration, oversight, and monitoring of the state's IID program, and to create a dedicated fund for those fees.

Key provisions

  • Manufacturer fees

    • One‑time fee of $10 for each IID installed in Kansas on or after July 1, 2025. Counted and remitted monthly.
    • Ongoing monthly fee of $5 for each IID in use and maintained by the manufacturer in Kansas. Counted and remitted monthly.
    • The $5 monthly fee is not assessed if the IID is installed for and used by a person determined eligible for reduced IID program costs (see below).

  • IID Fee Program Fund

    • Establishes the "IID fee program fund" in the state treasury, administered by the superintendent of the highway patrol.
    • All receipts from the fees are deposited to the fund and may be spent only for administration, oversight and monitoring of the IID program, subject to appropriation.

  • Manufacturer responsibilities and program oversight

    • Manufacturers (or their representatives) must calibrate and maintain IIDs at intervals not to exceed 60 days. Maintenance includes physical inspection for tampering, calibration, data download, and reporting violations/noncompliance to the Division of Vehicles and KHP.
    • Manufacturers must provide a reasonable statewide service network (repairs, replacement, service) accessible 24 hours per day through a toll‑free number.
    • Manufacturers must reimburse KHP for costs incurred in approval/disapproval of devices.
    • State and its employees are not liable in civil or criminal proceedings arising from use of an approved IID.

  • Reduced‑cost eligibility and cost sharing

    • Persons restricted to driving only with an IID may request reduced IID program costs. Eligibility criteria:
    • Annual household income ≤ 150% of the federal poverty level; or
    • Enrollment in food assistance, child care subsidy, or cash assistance; or
    • Eligibility for low income energy assistance as determined by DCF.
    • If eligible, the person pays 50% of program costs; manufacturers must adjust charges accordingly. (The bill also exempts the monthly $5 fee for devices installed for such eligible users.)

  • Statutory change

    • Amends and replaces K.S.A. 8‑1016 (existing provisions related to IIDs), and repeals the prior version.

Who is affected

  • Primary: IID manufacturers doing installations or maintenance in Kansas (fee payors).
  • Secondary: Individuals required to use IIDs (manufacturers may pass fees through to users; eligible low‑income users are partially protected).
  • State agencies: Kansas Highway Patrol (new dedicated fund and staffing/oversight duties) and Division of Vehicles (eligibility determinations).
  • Service centers and certified technicians (subject to oversight and certification).

Fiscal and operational impact

  • KHP estimates:
    • Additional agency revenues: $648,270 in FY 2026 and FY 2027 (from fees).
    • Increased fee‑funded expenditures: $541,099 in FY 2026 and $391,099 in FY 2027.
    • The fees would support 6.00 new FTE positions: 1 supervisor, 1 vendor compliance, 2 administrators, 2 offender reviewers.
  • Baseline data cited: ~9,698 active IIDs in Kansas; 6,639 installed in 2024; KHP oversees ~300 service centers and certifies ~400 technicians.

Timeline / effective dates

  • Fees apply to devices installed on or after July 1, 2025.
  • The act takes effect upon publication in the statute book (per Sec. 3); KHP implemented fee and staffing changes are reflected in FY 2026 estimates.

If you want, I can produce a short one‑page handout highlighting the likely consumer cost impacts (example pass‑through scenarios) or a timeline of agency implementation steps.

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

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