Committee approves MVA speed‑assistance pilot; members ask about device cost and program rules

The Judicial Proceedings Committee unanimously approved House Bill 107 (cross‑file Senate Bill 366) on April 8 after adopting an amendment that adjusts deployment timing, offense triggers, participant removal rules and reporting requirements for a Motor Vehicle Administration speed‑assistance pilot.

Counsel explained the amendment adopts technical clarifications and pushes the pilot’s start to Oct. 1, 2027, to give the MVA more time to implement. The committee also accepted a narrower list of triggering offenses focused on speeding and shortened the period that MVA may remove a participant for violating program rules from 30 days to 10 days.

Senator Washington asked how much the in‑vehicle devices would cost; MVA estimated the device cost at "up to $100" and said an indigency program similar to the alcohol interlock program would be available to assist participants who cannot afford the equipment. Senators pressed counsel and staff on operational details, including how removal decisions would be made and how data would be retained and shared; counsel said recent Senate amendments addressing data retention were incorporated into the House reprint.

The committee adopted the amendment, recorded affirmative consent, and passed HB 107 as amended. The committee’s action leaves the MVA responsible for preparing implementation details and reports called for by the statute if the bill becomes law.