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ID H0032

Bill

Status

Passed

2/20/2019

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces references to "alcohol evaluation facility" with "substance use disorders service provider approved by the Idaho department of health and welfare" for DUI-related evaluations and assessments.

  • Allows courts to waive substance use disorder evaluations if the defendant has no prior charges, the court possesses reliable information showing no regular substance abuse, or the court has a recent pre-sentence investigation report or substance abuse assessment.

  • Requires courts to order defendants to complete a treatment program if the substance use disorder assessment recommends treatment, unless the court finds treatment inappropriate and enters written findings on the record.

  • Expands evaluation requirements to apply to violations of sections 18-8004, 18-8004C, and 18-8006, Idaho Code, with evaluations to be conducted by approved substance use disorder service providers rather than alcohol-specific facilities.

  • Makes technical corrections to existing penalty provisions for DUI offenses, including enhanced penalties for repeat offenders and provisions for ignition interlock devices and driving privilege suspensions.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide for substance use disorders service providers and substance use disorder assessments.

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Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on February 20, 2019 Session Law Chapter 29 Effective: 07/01/2019

2/20/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules1/29/2019
Judiciary, Rules and Administration1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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