HB 1612 - Mississippi Implied Consent Law Updates

• Brings forward and reorganizes Mississippi's Implied Consent Law (Chapter 63-11) and related commercial driver's license disqualification provisions for amendment purposes

• Updates penalties for DUI violations including first offense ($250-$1,000 fine or up to 48 hours jail), second offense within 5 years ($600-$1,500 fine and 5 days to 6 months jail with mandatory community service), and third offense as a felony (1-5 years imprisonment)

• Establishes ignition interlock device requirements for multiple DUI offenses and creates the Interlock Device Fund with fees of $50 for convicted offenders and $250 for nonadjudicated offenders to assist indigent drivers

• Allows first-time DUI offenders to pursue nonadjudication or expunction if they meet specific criteria including successful completion of alcohol safety education programs and no refusal of chemical testing

• Maintains state assessment fees of $243.50 for Implied Consent Law violations to be deposited into the General Fund and creates special funds for alcohol safety education programs and forensics laboratory support