House Bill 1404 Summary

• Establishes felony penalties for second implied consent violations (driving under influence) committed within 10 years: fines of $5,000-$10,000 and 5-10 years imprisonment in Department of Corrections, with permanent driver's license suspension.

• Establishes felony penalties for third and subsequent implied consent violations without regard to time period: fines of $10,000-$50,000 and 5-20 years imprisonment with no eligibility for probation, parole, post-release supervision, earned time, or sentence reduction.

• Requires in-depth diagnostic assessment and alcohol/drug abuse treatment for second and subsequent violators, with license reinstatement eligibility after 1 year (second offense) or 3 years (third+ offense) upon successful treatment completion.

• Mandates Department of Public Safety promulgate rules for interlock ignition device use, with offenders bearing the cost of installation and calibration.

• Effective date: July 1, 2011.