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, without the requirement of negligence. This new offense is not classified as an included offense of deliberate homicide. The bill establishes severe penalties, including a mandatory prison term of 3 to 30 years and fines ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, with restrictions on the suspension of the first three years of the sentence. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws related to DUI offenses, creating a tiered punishment system that increases penalties for repeat offenders and those with prior convictions for aggravated vehicular homicide.

Furthermore, the legislation mandates compliance with chemical dependency education and treatment programs for all convicted individuals and outlines conditions for license suspension based on the number of offenses. It clarifies the authority of peace officers to administer blood or breath tests and the consequences of refusing such tests, including license suspension. The bill aims to enhance public safety by imposing stricter penalties on repeat offenders and ensuring that individuals receive necessary treatment for substance abuse, while also revising several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) related to DUI laws.

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
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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