This joint resolution requests an interim study of driving under the influence (DUI) laws in Montana, highlighting the state's alarming DUI rates, which are the highest in the nation. The resolution notes that between 2011 and 2021, there were approximately 7,300 reported DUI arrests annually, and significant fatalities and injuries have resulted from impaired driving. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive review of Montana's DUI statutes, particularly in light of changes in technology, policy, and research since the last legislative study in 2009-2010. The resolution also points out cultural factors that may contribute to DUI prevalence and mentions strategies from other states and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention aimed at preventing impaired driving.

The resolution mandates that the Legislative Council designate an appropriate interim committee to conduct the study, which will include a review of current DUI laws, an evaluation of their effectiveness, an examination of incarceration rates and treatment options for offenders, and an analysis of contributing factors to DUI issues in Montana. The study is required to be completed by September 15, 2026, with the final results, including findings and recommendations, to be reported to the 70th Legislature.