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HI HB1935

HI HB1935
Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.


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Introduced
01/22/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offenses of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Makes eligible for a deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea persons with a blood alcohol concentration between .05 and .08, under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds from the State Highway Special Fund for a public education campaign. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

AI Summary

This bill lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for the offenses of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from 0.08 to 0.05. It makes people with a BAC between 0.05 and 0.08 eligible for a deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea under certain circumstances. The bill also appropriates funds from the State Highway Special Fund for a public education campaign to inform the public about the new BAC limit.

Committee Categories

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Re-referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 11 (on 02/12/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Transportation
  • ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety

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