Bill > H1414

This bill aims to strengthen penalties and requirements for repeat drunk driving offenders by increasing the minimum community service required during probation, parole, or furlough periods, and mandating alcohol assessments and recommended treatment for offenders. Specifically, for certain repeat offenses, probation, parole, or furlough will now require at least 30 or 60 days of community service, depending on the offense. Furthermore, all offenders subject to probation or parole under these provisions will be required to undergo an alcohol assessment by the Department of Public Health, and the recommended treatment plan will become a mandatory condition of their release, with provisions to ensure that inability to pay does not prevent participation. The bill also increases the maximum prison sentence for some repeat offenses and introduces a new offense for operating a vehicle under the influence with a child under 14 years old in the car, carrying a potential jail sentence and significant fine.