Bill No. 1222 amends Oklahoma law concerning driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, particularly focusing on bail conditions and substance abuse evaluations. The bill mandates that individuals arrested for a second or subsequent DUI must be granted bail by a magistrate or judge, who must consider the individual's dependency on alcohol or controlled substances and their potential threat to public safety when setting bail amounts. It also removes the previous requirement for drug and alcohol testing for drivers involved in accidents resulting in injury or death and modifies the procedures for administering blood tests, allowing for blood withdrawal under exigent circumstances without signed consent.

Additionally, the bill requires individuals convicted of DUI to undergo a certified alcohol and drug substance abuse evaluation and assessment, with the court ordering compliance with the evaluation's recommendations. Defendants are responsible for reimbursing the assessment agency for evaluation costs, with no state funds allocated for this purpose. Enhanced fines are introduced for DUI offenses committed while transporting a child, along with a $100 assessment fee directed to the Drug Abuse Education and Treatment Revolving Fund. The bill also clarifies the responsibilities of medical professionals involved in blood withdrawal and outlines individuals' rights to obtain independent blood tests. These changes are set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 47-752
Floor (House): 47-752
Engrossed: 47-752