What does Preamble of End DWI Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 23 of the United States Code. The stated purpose is to establish a national standard to prevent driving while intoxicated. This would be achieved by requiring ignition interlocks for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenders. The bill is referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

What does SHORT TITLE. of End DWI Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the End Driving While Intoxicated Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of End DWI Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings related to impaired driving fatalities. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, there has been a historic increase in alcohol-impaired driving fatalities since 2019, with one person dying every 39 minutes. Driving while intoxicated deaths increased 14 percent between 2020 and 2021, resulting in 13,384 fatalities. Ignition interlocks are shown to reduce recidivism among driving while intoxicated offenders by up to 70 percent. 31 states and the District of Columbia require ignition interlocks for those convicted of driving while intoxicated. The rise in polysubstance impaired driving increases crash risk. A 2018 Washington State study found polysubstance impairment was the most common type of impairment in fatal crashes, with 44% testing positive for two or more substances.

What does NATIONAL STANDARD FOR IGNITION INTERLOCKS FOR DWI OFFENDERS. of End DWI Act of 2025 do?

This section amends title 23 of the United States Code to establish a national standard for ignition interlocks for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenders. States that do not meet specific requirements regarding ignition interlock laws may have a portion of their apportioned federal funds withheld. The initial withholding percentage is 3% starting in fiscal year 2027, increasing to 5% in subsequent years. To meet the requirements, a State must mandate that DWI offenders operate only vehicles with ignition interlock devices for at least 180 days, unless a special exception applies. Withheld funds remain available for apportionment to a State for a period following the fiscal year for which they were withheld. If a State meets the requirements, the withheld funds are reapportioned; otherwise, they lapse. The bill defines key terms such as 'driving while intoxicated,' 'ignition interlock,' 'motor vehicle,' and 'special exception'.

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End DWI Act of 2025

Last updated: 4/9/2025 · Introduced: 4/9/2025

Author: Tracey Mann (R-KS)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a national standard requiring ignition interlock devices for individuals convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) to reduce recidivism.
States that fail to mandate ignition interlock devices for DWI offenders may have up to 5% of their federal transportation funds withheld, starting in fiscal year 2027.
The bill defines key terms related to impaired driving and ignition interlock technology to ensure consistent implementation of the national standard.

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