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MS HB292

Bill

Status

Passed

5/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rob Roberson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

House Bill 292 Summary

  • Establishes that the 120-day driver's license suspension for DUI convictions begins 21 days after entry of judgment of conviction or order of nonadjudication.

  • Creates an aggravated DUI penalty for persons under the legal drinking age (under 21) who have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more and cause death, mutilation, disfigurement, or permanent disability to another person, with penalties of 5-25 years in custody per victim.

  • Modifies language in DUI statute from "and streets" to "or streets" regarding the definition of public roadways where DUI violations occur.

  • Applies effective date of July 1, 2024 to all amendments in the bill.

Legislative Description

DUI suspension; clarify how the 120 days are counted.

Last Action

Law W/out Governor's Signature

5/14/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B3/19/2024
Judiciary B1/17/2024

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