Bill > HB2017

This bill, named Grayson's Law, increases criminal penalties and restricts certain legal options for individuals convicted of intoxication manslaughter. The bill modifies the Penal Code to elevate an intoxication manslaughter offense to a first-degree felony if the offender has a prior conviction for an alcohol-related driving offense and is currently in violation of probation rules. Additionally, the bill prohibits offenders convicted under these specific circumstances from receiving community supervision (probation), including deferred adjudication. The legislation also mandates that such offenders must serve at least 10 years of actual calendar time before becoming eligible for parole or mandatory supervision, meaning they cannot reduce their sentence through good conduct time during those first 10 years. The changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, ensuring that prior offenses are not retroactively affected. By implementing these stricter penalties, the bill aims to reduce repeat intoxication-related offenses and provide enhanced consequences for individuals who continue to violate alcohol-related driving laws.

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