An Act to ensure the ability to prosecute repeat OUI offenses

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow prosecutors to use prior OUI convictions in court, even if those records have been sealed under state privacy rules. It directly affects individuals with past OUI charges who have since had their records sealed, as well as prosecutors who seek to build cases against repeat offenders. The key provision overrides existing sealing laws specifically for OUI cases, ensuring that past convictions can still be presented as evidence in new trials. This change aims to strengthen the ability of the justice system to pursue charges against drivers who commit operating under the influence offenses multiple times.