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MT HB267
Bill
Status
Passed
4/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Braxton Mitchell
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AI Summary
- Creates the new crime of "aggravated vehicular homicide while under the influence" for negligently causing death while operating a vehicle in violation of DUI laws and meeting the definition of aggravated DUI
- Penalties for the new offense include 3-30 years in state prison and/or fines of $10,000-$50,000, with no deferred sentencing and the first 3 years of imprisonment not eligible for suspension
- Adds the new offense to the list of "serious crimes" for purposes of facial recognition technology use by law enforcement
- Establishes 15-year maximum probation supervision period for offenders convicted of aggravated vehicular homicide under the influence, matching the supervision limits for violent offenders and vehicular homicide
- Amends existing DUI penalty statutes to include prior convictions for aggravated vehicular homicide as an aggravating factor when sentencing for subsequent DUI offenses
Legislative Description
Revise DUI laws related to enacting Bobby's law
Revenue, State
Last Action
(H) Signed by Governor
4/25/2025
Committee Referrals
Finance and Claims4/9/2025
Judiciary3/1/2025
Appropriations2/6/2025
Judiciary1/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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