MT HB344

Creates a new DUI offense for drivers with specified blood concentrations of prohibited substances including amphetamine (20 ng/ml), methamphetamine (20 ng/ml), cocaine (20 ng/ml), heroin (1 ng/ml), fentanyl (0.5 ng/ml), LSD (0.1 ng/ml), and phencyclidine (5 ng/ml) without a valid prescription

Applies to both noncommercial and commercial motor vehicle operators on public roads in Montana

Subjects violations to the same penalties as other DUI offenses, including fines ranging from $600-$10,000 and imprisonment from 24 hours to 1 year for first through third offenses, with enhanced penalties for passengers under 16

Fourth and subsequent offenses become felonies punishable by 13 months to 25 years imprisonment and fines of $5,000-$10,000

Amends 11 existing Montana Code sections to incorporate the new drug-specific DUI provisions into current driver rehabilitation programs, license suspension requirements, and sentencing frameworks