The bill aims to revise Montana's DUI laws by incorporating the use of oral fluid testing as a method for determining alcohol presence in individuals operating commercial motor vehicles. Key amendments include the explicit inclusion of "oral fluid" alongside blood and breath tests in several sections of the law, specifically in Sections 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, and 61-8-1002. The bill establishes that individuals operating commercial vehicles are deemed to have consented to these tests if requested by a peace officer with reasonable grounds to believe they are under the influence. Additionally, the bill outlines the consequences of refusing to submit to these tests, including the immediate seizure of the individual's commercial driver's license and subsequent suspension periods based on the number of refusals.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies definitions related to DUI offenses, such as "aggravated driving under the influence," and specifies the conditions under which a peace officer may request testing. It also emphasizes that a person who is unconscious or incapable of refusal is still considered to have given consent for testing. The legislation aims to enhance the enforcement of DUI laws and improve road safety by providing law enforcement with additional tools for assessing impairment.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, 61-8-1016
HB0467_1(1): 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, 61-8-1016
HB0467_1(2): 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, 61-8-1016
HB0467_1(3): 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, 61-8-1016
HB0467_1(4): 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, 61-8-1016
HB0467_1(5): 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, 61-8-1016
HB0467_1: 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, 61-8-1016
HB0467_X(1): 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, 61-8-1016
HB0467_X(2): 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, 61-8-1016
HB0467_X(3): 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, 61-8-1016
HB0467_X(4): 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, 61-8-1016
HB0467_X(5): 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, 61-8-1016
HB0467_X(6): 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, 61-8-1016
HB0467_X(7): 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, 61-8-1016
HB0467_X: 61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, 61-8-1016