Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances.

SB 476 increases penalties for intoxication manslaughter when drivers violate ignition interlock restrictions. It applies to individuals under 18 or 18+ who were ordered to use an ignition interlock device (after a prior DUI) but operated a vehicle without it or bypassed the device during the offense. Violators would face life imprisonment without parole for intoxication manslaughter under specific circumstances outlined in the bill. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, for offenses committed on or after that date.