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MS HB414

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Tom Miles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires persons ages 18 to 21 convicted of a first-time DUI offense to be imprisoned for a minimum of 48 hours in jail.

  • Prohibits courts from substituting attendance at a victim impact panel in place of the 48-hour jail sentence for offenders ages 18 to 21.

  • Applies the 48-hour minimum imprisonment requirement to both regular DUI convictions (0.08% BAC or higher) and Zero Tolerance violations (0.02% to 0.08% BAC for minors).

  • Maintains existing penalties for first-time DUI offenders, including fines of $250 to $1,000 and mandatory completion of an alcohol safety education program within 6 months.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

DUI imprisonment; require 48 hours minimum for 18 to 21 year olds.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Drug Policy1/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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