RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
What changed between versions
New requirement for defendants convicted of DUI causing death or disability to a parent/guardian to provide financial restitution to minor children until age 18 or 19 if still in high school.
Increased penalties for first-time DUI offenders, including longer license revocation periods (1-18 months instead of unspecified), higher fines ($250-$1,000), and additional community service or jail time.
New mandatory penalties for DUI offenses occurring within 10 years of a prior conviction, including longer license revocation (2-3 years), higher fines ($1,000-$3,000), and increased community service or jail time.
Additional mandatory fine ($500) and 48-hour imprisonment for drivers 18+ convicted of DUI with passengers under 15 years old.
Additional mandatory 48-hour consecutive imprisonment and 6-month license revocation for highly intoxicated first-time offenders.
Additional mandatory 10 consecutive days imprisonment and 1-year license revocation for highly intoxicated repeat offenders within 10 years.
New violation definitions for ignition interlock devices, including specific alcohol concentration thresholds and photo requirements.
New definition of 'disabled' to include psychological, psychiatric, or stress-related trauma affecting a person's ability to make informed decisions about health and safety.
New provisions for early termination of license revocation if defendant maintains ignition interlock device for 9 months without violation and meets other requirements.
