Relates to certain criminal penalties for driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs
This bill modifies certain criminal penalties for driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, making rehabilitation programs more mandatory. It removes the "good cause" waiver for completing an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program when a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser impaired driving charge. Additionally, the bill mandates that individuals convicted of a first-time driving while ability impaired (DWAI) offense must complete such a rehabilitation program. These provisions directly affect individuals charged with or convicted of impaired driving offenses.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 23, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Mark Walczyk
RRepublican/Conservative
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