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OK SB1543

OK SB1543
Driving under the influence; authorizing aggregation of certain offenses; creating felony offense. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
03/30/2026
Crossed Over
03/12/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to driving under the influence; amending Section 13, Chapter 366, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 187, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 20M), which relates to Class C2 felony offenses; adding offense; conforming statutory language and references; updating statutory language and references; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 11-902, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11-902), which relates to persons under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substance; authorizing aggregation of certain offenses; creating felony offense; conforming language; updating statutory references; repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 11-902, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 172, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11-902), which relates to persons under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substance; repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 11-902, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 305, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11-902), which relates to persons under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substance; repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 11-902, as amended by Section 33, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11-902), which relates to persons under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substance; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill, effective November 1, 2026, amends existing laws to create a new felony offense for driving under the influence (DUI) by allowing for the aggregation of certain DUI offenses committed within a one-year period, and also revises penalties for repeat DUI offenders and those committing aggravated DUI. Specifically, it modifies the definition of a Class C2 felony offense to include aggregated DUI violations, and it updates the penalties for subsequent DUI convictions, including those involving personal injury or transporting a child, by referencing the sentencing guidelines outlined in Section 20M of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill also introduces a Class B4 felony for a third DUI offense and a Class B3 felony for a fourth DUI offense, along with enhanced penalties for aggravated DUI, which includes factors like a high blood alcohol concentration or causing an accident. Additionally, the bill repeals several previous amendments to the DUI statute to consolidate and clarify the law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing (10:30:00 4/14/2026 Room 4s5) (on 04/14/2026)

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