Senate Bill No. 882 amends Oklahoma law concerning driving under the influence (DUI) offenses and the bail conditions for individuals arrested for such violations. The bill mandates that individuals arrested for a second or subsequent DUI must be granted bail by a magistrate or judge, who must consider evidence of the individual's dependency on alcohol or controlled substances when setting bail conditions. Additionally, it prohibits police officers or sheriffs from releasing individuals arrested for specific domestic violence-related offenses without a court appearance. The bill also removes the requirement for drug and alcohol testing for drivers involved in accidents resulting in injury or death and makes the language gender-neutral throughout the relevant statutes.

Moreover, the bill requires individuals convicted of DUI to undergo an alcohol and drug substance abuse evaluation and follow all recommendations from the assessment, with the court ordering reimbursement to the assessment agency. It imposes double fines for DUI offenses committed while transporting a child under 18 and mandates electronic monitoring for felony violations. The bill also introduces community service, victim impact panel programs, and a $100 assessment fee for the Drug Abuse Education and Treatment Revolving Fund. Additionally, it modifies blood withdrawal procedures in DUI cases, allowing for blood draws under exigent circumstances without signed consent and clarifying the liabilities of medical personnel involved in blood collection. Individuals arrested for DUI will have the right to request an independent blood test at their own expense. These changes are set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 47-752
Floor (Senate): 47-752