MS SB2677

Expands law enforcement and prosecutor responsibility to verify whether a DUI charge is a second or subsequent offense by searching driving records, confidential registry, and National Crime Information Center records before final disposition.

Clarifies court-ordered drug testing eligibility for defendants convicted of DUI involving drugs other than alcohol under Sections 63-11-31 and 63-11-31.1.

Revises administrative license suspension for refusal of blood or urine drug testing to align with suspension periods for breath test refusal: 90 days (or 1 year if prior DUI conviction/nonadjudication) for those without prior convictions.

Allows persons to continue driving on either an interlock-restricted license or under a court-ordered drug-testing program during criminal proceedings for DUI violations.

Applies court-ordered drug testing requirements for 3 years after third offense convictions and 10 years after fourth or subsequent offense convictions when the original offense involved operating under the influence of drugs other than alcohol.