Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew MexicoIntroduced
SB 250: IGNITION INTERLOCK FOR REVOKED LICENSE
Moe Maestas
SB 250 status: Introduced — action postponed indefinitely (updated Mar 24, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
58OUT OF 100
Score:58/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion60%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill mandates the installation of an ignition interlock device (breathalyzer) for individuals who have had their driver’s licenses revoked, preventing the vehicle from starting unless the driver passes the test.
Who is affected
Drivers who have had their licenses revoked by the state.
Requirements and enforcement
Mandatory installation and maintenance of an ignition interlock device in the vehicles of affected individuals.
Costs and funding
Installation and monthly fees for the interlock device are required; specific amounts are not detailed in the source.
When it takes effect
Legislative consideration was postponed indefinitely as of March 2026.
Potential benefits
Reduces the incidence of drunk driving and repeat offenses, improving overall traffic safety.
Risks and tradeoffs
Financial burden for drivers, impact on daily mobility, potential for device technical errors, and lack of clarity on due process for license holders.
What is still unknown
Exact enforcement mechanisms, exemptions for financial hardship, and state-level vendor oversight protocols.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Reduced long-term economic costs of traffic accidents
- Market demand for approved breath-test device providers
- Potential stabilization of insurance loss ratios
Risks
- High installation costs for affected individuals
- Monthly maintenance fees for the interlock device
- Potential barriers to employment due to transportation costs
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Increases safety for community members on public roads
- Helps manage re-entry and restricted driving privileges
- Reduces incidents of repeat DUI offenses
Risks
- Significant limitation on mobility and personal freedom
- Potential for social stigma associated with interlock devices
- Logistical challenges for families sharing single vehicles
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Standardizes requirements for license revocation
- Provides objective data on driver compliance
- Enhances monitoring capacity for law enforcement
Risks
- Reliance on proprietary data for enforcement actions
- Potential for technical failure causing false negatives
- Lack of explicit due process for device-related violations
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Directly prevents motor vehicle operation while intoxicated
- Reduces probability of fatal DUI-related crashes
- Promotes public safety for pedestrians and other drivers
Risks
- Does not address impairment from substances other than alcohol
- Risk of device tampering by non-compliant drivers
- False positive results may cause unwarranted delays
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
The bill creates a significant financial burden on drivers with revoked licenses, which may disproportionately affect low-income individuals.
Analysis scope
Source provided is limited to a brief summary and lacks full bill text.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedCurrent
- CommitteeUpcoming
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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