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SB305: Classifying crimes related to driving under the influence and driving a commercial vehicle under the influence as person crimes.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill would classify crimes related to driving under the influence (DUI) and driving a commercial vehicle under the influence as 'person' crimes. This means that these offenses would be treated more seriously than other traffic violations.

Who This Affects

Commercial drivers, such as truckers and bus operators, who drive for a living or transport goods and people, would be most affected by this bill. These individuals could face harsher penalties if they are caught driving under the influence while operating their commercial vehicles.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Jan 12, 2026

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