MT HB816

First DUI offense maximum imprisonment increases from 6 months to 180 weekend days (served Friday 5 p.m. to Sunday 5 p.m.), with minimum fines of $600-$1,000

Second DUI offense minimum imprisonment increases from 7 days to 14 weekend days, with minimum fines raised from $1,200 to $2,000

Third DUI offense minimum imprisonment increases from 30 days to 30 weekend days, with minimum fines raised from $2,500 to $5,000

Aggravated DUI penalties significantly increased: first offense minimum rises from 2 days to 6 months consecutive, with fines increasing from $1,000 to $5,000; third offense with child passenger triggers sentencing under felony provisions plus minimum $20,000 fine

Amends definition of "misdemeanor" to allow weekend jail service (Friday 5 p.m. to Sunday 5 p.m.) with 2 days credit per weekend served