HB561
Driving while intoxicated; refusal of tests, repeat offenders, ignition interlocks.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Driving while intoxicated; refusal of tests; repeat offenders; ignition interlocks.
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 ... (More) 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. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105186D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/02/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB561)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 02/04/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)
