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OK HB1222

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Emily Gise

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Persons arrested for a second or subsequent DUI violation cannot be released by police without bail being granted by a magistrate, judge, or on-call judge, who must consider evidence of alcohol or substance dependence and provide written findings on bail amount based on public safety threat

  • Removes the mandatory drug and alcohol testing requirement for drivers involved in accidents causing death or great bodily injury where a traffic offense could be cited

  • Eliminates the 2-hour timing requirement for administering tests when a person is charged with DUI involving intoxicating substances other than alcohol, or combined influence of alcohol and other substances

  • Modifies blood withdrawal authorization by replacing specific arrest-related language with broader "exigent circumstances" standard for when peace officers can sign statements authorizing blood draws without consent

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Driving under the influence; requiring certain arrested person make bail before release; effective date.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/13/2025

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety4/1/2025
Criminal Judiciary2/4/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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