SB 1798 Summary: Mandatory Minimum Sentences

• Deletes mandatory minimum prison sentences for DUI manslaughter (previously 4 years) and crash-related deaths while under the influence (previously 2 years).

• Removes mandatory minimum sentences for unlicensed seafood sale, purchase, or harvest offenses (previously 6 months to 1 year depending on violation type).

• Eliminates mandatory minimum prison terms for drug trafficking offenses across multiple controlled substances including cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and LSD while retaining associated fines.

• Removes mandatory minimum 3-year prison sentence for fraudulent use of personal identification information of 10+ individuals and eliminates 5-10 year minimums for larger-scale identity fraud offenses.

• Removes mandatory minimum 1-year incarceration requirement for acting as an insurer without a certificate of authority, though $3,500 minimum fine remains.