Senate Bill 2063 Summary

• Creates enhanced penalties for fourth or subsequent DUI convictions without regard to time period between offenses, requiring a fine of $10,000-$50,000 and imprisonment of 5-20 years with no eligibility for probation, parole, or sentence reduction.

• Mandates permanent suspension of driving privileges for fourth or subsequent DUI offenders, with the court ordering the Department of Public Safety to permanently suspend the driver's license.

• Applies to violations of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances, or with specified blood alcohol concentration levels (.08% for adults, .02% for minors, .04% for commercial drivers).

• Maintains existing penalties for first, second, and third DUI offenses, including fines, jail time, license suspensions, ignition interlock device requirements, and alcohol education programs.

• Takes effect July 1, 2015.