SB 54 Summary

• Amends Oklahoma law on driving under the influence (DUI) to expand the offense scope to include private roads providing access to single or multi-family dwellings and adds drug recognition expert testimony provisions.

• Increases sentencing for repeat DUI offenders within 10 years: second offense becomes a felony with 1-5 years imprisonment; third offense carries 1-10 years; fourth or subsequent offense carries 1-20 years.

• Creates new "aggravated DUI" felony offense when a DUI conviction occurs while committing additional dangerous acts such as driving with blood alcohol of 0.15 or higher, speeding excessively, operating with passengers under 18, or causing vehicle accidents.

• Requires ignition interlock devices for multiple offenses with mandatory minimums of 90-180 days; increases community service hours for repeat offenders (240-480 hours) and requires mandatory assessment and evaluation programs at defendant's expense.

• Effective November 1, 2025.