House Bill 267 introduces the crime of "aggravated vehicular homicide while under the influence," which occurs when an individual causes another person's death while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The bill removes the requirement for the act to be committed "negligently" and clarifies that this offense is not considered an included offense of deliberate homicide. Penalties for this new crime include a mandatory prison term of 3 to 30 years and fines ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, with specific conditions under which the court cannot defer the sentence or suspend the first three years of imprisonment. The bill also amends various sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to impose harsher penalties for repeat DUI offenders and to ensure that prior convictions for aggravated vehicular homicide impact sentencing for subsequent DUI offenses.

Additionally, the bill establishes a tiered punishment system for DUI violations, increasing penalties based on the number of prior offenses and the presence of passengers under 16 years of age. It introduces new provisions regarding implied consent for blood or breath tests, detailing the circumstances under which a peace officer may request such tests and the consequences of refusal, including driver's license suspension. The bill also mandates compliance with chemical dependency education and treatment programs as part of sentencing. Furthermore, it specifies that a nonresident driver's license seized under DUI-related circumstances must be sent to the licensing authority of the nonresident's home state, along with a report on the refusal to submit to tests. Overall, the legislation aims to strengthen DUI enforcement and enhance public safety through increased penalties and clearer regulations.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_1(1): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_1(2): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_1(3): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_1(4): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_1(5): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_1(6): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_1(7): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_1(8): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_1: 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_2(1): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_2(10): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_2(11): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_2(2): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_2(3): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_2(4): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_2(5): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_2(6): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_2(7): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_2(8): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_2(9): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_2: 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_3(1): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_3(2): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_3(3): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_3(4): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_3(5): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_3(6): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_3(7): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_3(8): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_3(9): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_3: 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_X(1): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_X(10): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_X(2): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_X(3): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_X(4): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_X(5): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_X(6): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_X(7): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_X(8): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_X(9): 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016
HB0267_X: 44-15-103, 46-18-201, 61-8-1007, 61-8-1008, 61-8-1016