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MS HB1364

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Scott DeLano

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the five-year time limitation for third and subsequent DUI convictions, making all prior DUI offenses count toward felony enhancement regardless of when they occurred.

  • Third DUI conviction becomes a felony with mandatory fines of $2,000-$5,000 and imprisonment of 1-5 years, with minimum penalties that cannot be suspended or reduced through plea bargains.

  • Requires three-year ignition-interlock device restriction following release from incarceration for third DUI offenders, with no unrestricted license eligibility for three years.

  • Applies the same unlimited lookback period to minors under 21, making all prior violations count toward enhanced penalties for third and subsequent convictions.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

DUI; revise third conviction penalties.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Drug Policy2/8/2016

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