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MS HB975

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Greg Haney

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the lookback period for prior DUI offenses from 5 years to 10 years for determining second, third, and subsequent offense penalties.

  • Increases first offense DUI jail time from 48 hours to 90 days maximum.

  • Adds new eligibility restrictions for nonadjudication, including prohibiting those with blood alcohol concentration of .20% or more and those involved in accidents causing bodily injury.

  • Adds criminal penalties for DUI with blood alcohol concentration of .20% or more, allowing jail time and fines up to twice the standard amount.

  • Adds criminal penalties for DUI causing bodily injury to another person, allowing jail time and fines up to twice the standard amount.

Legislative Description

DUI; revise violations of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Drug Policy1/16/2017

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