House Bill No. introduced by B. Mercer aims to revise laws related to driving under the influence (DUI) in Montana. The bill includes significant changes to the definitions and penalties associated with DUI offenses. Notably, it revises sentencing guidelines for individuals who have a pending or subsequent offense while awaiting sentencing for a current offense. The bill also amends the definition of "conviction" to include pending or subsequent offenses that result in a conviction prior to sentencing for the present offense, thereby broadening the scope of what constitutes a prior offense.

Additionally, the bill removes outdated legal language regarding the definition of "prior offense" and replaces it with more precise terms. It eliminates references to "violations" in favor of the term "offense" in certain contexts, streamlining the legal language. The amendments to sections 61-8-1007 and 61-8-1011 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) reflect these changes, aiming to enhance clarity and consistency in the enforcement of DUI laws. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen the legal framework surrounding DUI offenses and improve public safety on the roads.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_1(1): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_1(2): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_1(3): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_1(4): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_1(5): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_1: 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_2(1): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_2(10): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_2(11): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_2(12): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_2(2): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_2(3): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_2(4): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_2(5): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_2(6): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_2(7): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_2(8): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_2(9): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_2: 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_3(1): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_3(2): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_3(3): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_3(4): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_3(5): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_3(6): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_3(7): 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011
HB0626_3: 61-8-1007, 61-8-1011