Senate Bill 2617 Summary

• Specifies that the 120-day suspension period for DUI violations begins on the date the judge signs the order for suspension, not on a later date.

• Creates an aggravated DUI penalty for persons under the legal drinking age (below 21) who operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher and cause death or serious injury to another person, carrying 5-25 years imprisonment.

• Provides that persons under 21 convicted of aggravated DUI before July 1, 2024, with a BAC below 0.08% may petition for a new trial under the new standard.

• Updates the interlock-restricted license provisions and clarifies that the 120-day period for nonadjudication programs begins when the judge signs the order for suspension or license restriction.