MO HB990

Establishes "Laura's Law" making parents, guardians, or adults who knowingly allow minors to drink alcohol guilty of a class D felony if the alcohol is a contributing cause of permanent personal injuries or death, with mandatory 85% prison time and no probation eligibility.

Requires first-time DWI offenders to be placed on probation for a minimum of two years and successfully complete either a DWI court program or another court-ordered treatment program to receive a suspended imposition of sentence.

Mandates minimum imprisonment of 48 hours for first-time DWI offenders with blood alcohol content of 0.15-0.20% and minimum 5 days imprisonment for those with blood alcohol content exceeding 0.20% when not granted suspended imposition of sentence.

Prohibits first-time drivers with blood alcohol content of 0.15% or higher from receiving a suspended imposition of sentence unless they participate in and successfully complete a DWI court or other court-ordered treatment program where available.

Allows employees of licensed establishments to be denied licenses or renewal solely due to unlawful sale or supply to minors conviction when acting in employee capacity.