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Legislation awaits a vote in the full Senate that would set guidelines for the Secretary of State’s (SOS) office to oversee the ignition interlock program.
Under the bill package, the devices, which prevent a person who has had alcohol from driving, would have to be installed by a licensed technician in a licensed facility.
The ignition interlocks would also have to be updated to meet National Highway Traffic Safety Administration standards.
Dave Richmond of the SOS’ office says they want to make sure they are using the most current set of standards that produce the most accurate information.
But Michelle Compton, owner of Michigan Interlock, says her company can’t afford the updates and it would put her out of business.
Mobile installers also contend the changes will put them out of work.
The bills passed a Senate committee.
