Bill > H3344

This bill aims to strengthen penalties for repeat drunk driving offenses in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: - Requiring at least 30 days of community service as part of any probation, parole, or furlough for a first-time drunk driving offense. - Mandating an alcohol assessment by the Department of Public Health for all repeat offenders, with the assessment's recommendations becoming mandatory conditions of probation or parole. The assessments will be provided regardless of the offender's ability to pay. - Increasing the maximum prison sentence for repeat offenses from 5 years to 7 years for a second offense and 10 years for a third or subsequent offense. - Requiring at least 60 days of community service as part of any probation, parole, or furlough for repeat offenders. - Creating a new offense for operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or greater while a child under 14 is in the vehicle, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $10,000 fine.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3344