DWI: Provides relative to penalties for DWI offenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Increased minimum prison sentences for second DWI offenses from one year to two years, and raised the maximum sentence from five years to fifteen years for third and fourth offenses.

Eliminated the option to serve mandatory minimum sentences for repeat DWI offenses on home incarceration.

Amended the rules for fourth and subsequent offenses to impose stricter penalties, including a requirement that no part of the sentence be served concurrently with prior sentences.

Added specific provisions for offenders with prior convictions of vehicular homicide, feticide, or first-degree vehicular negligent injuring, ensuring they face enhanced penalties regardless of when the prior offense occurred.

Removed the option for home incarceration for mandatory minimum sentences in DWI cases.

Added a requirement for courts to seize and auction vehicles used during DWI offenses upon the prosecutor's motion.

Restricted court-ordered substance abuse treatment to cases where the offender can afford to pay for it.

Updated page counts and session headers to reflect the final enrolled status of the bill.

The list of statutes to be amended was updated to include the introductory paragraph of R.S. 14:98.2(D) and Subsections A(1), C, and D of R.S. 14:98.4, correcting an omission in the Engrossed version.