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MS HB1234
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Greg Haney
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AI Summary
- Extends the lookback period for determining second and third DUI offenses from 5 years to 10 years, making it easier to charge repeat offenders with enhanced penalties
- Increases maximum jail time for first-offense DUI from 48 hours to 90 days, with courts able to substitute attendance at a victim impact panel for jail time
- Adds new aggravated DUI provisions allowing up to double penalties for offenders who cause bodily injury or have blood alcohol concentration of 0.20% or higher
- Restricts nonadjudication eligibility to exclude offenders with BAC of 0.20% or higher and those involved in accidents causing bodily injury
- Extends the waiting period for expunction of first-offense DUI convictions from 5 years to 10 years after completion of sentence requirements
Legislative Description
DUI; revise violations of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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