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This bill requires offenders convicted of certain driving-related offenses to participate in a qualified online victim impact panel program, which is specifically defined as a comprehensive online educational program with multiple specific requirements. The program must be accessible 24/7, offered in English and Spanish, cost-paid by participants, free to the state, and include at least 8 personal stories from victims and offenders about the impacts of impaired driving. The program must take a minimum of 3.5 hours to complete, include multiple comprehension checks, verify participant identity, provide follow-up communications six months after completion, and issue a certificate of completion. The bill applies to individuals convicted of driving under the influence, reckless driving, and negligent driving, particularly those originally charged with specific driving offenses, unless a court determines exceptional circumstances exist. The provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026, and aim to educate offenders about the personal consequences of dangerous driving through a structured, multimedia online experience that reinforces responsible behavior.

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