HI SB2392

First-offense "highly intoxicated" DUI (operating a vehicle while highly intoxicated with no prior conviction within ten years) becomes a misdemeanor with mandatory minimum 5-10 days imprisonment, license revocation of 18-24 months, fines of $500-$2,000, and ignition interlock device installation.

Repeat highly intoxicated DUI offenses (within ten years of a prior conviction) are upgraded from enhanced petty misdemeanor to a class C felony, punishable by up to five years imprisonment or four years probation with minimum 30 days jail time.

Felony-level highly intoxicated DUI convictions require 36-hour substance abuse rehabilitation programs, license revocation of 3-4 years, fines of $2,000-$5,000, and mandatory ignition interlock devices.

Deferred acceptance of guilty pleas is prohibited for all operating under the influence offenses, eliminating the option to have charges dismissed after completing probation conditions.

Surcharges of $25-$50 are required to be deposited into the neurotrauma special fund and trauma system special fund for DUI convictions.