The bill amends Washington state law to increase the maximum authorized term of imprisonment for certain gross misdemeanor offenses, revising penalties to allow for a maximum jail term of up to 364 days, with an exception for assault in the fourth degree under specific circumstances, which can now result in a maximum term of 365 days. It also updates definitions and penalties related to assault in the fourth degree, particularly in domestic violence cases, and clarifies classifications based on prior convictions. Additionally, the bill modifies penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, raising the maximum imprisonment term from 364 days to 365 days for various alcohol concentration levels, and introduces alternatives to imprisonment, such as electronic home monitoring and sobriety program monitoring.

Moreover, the bill establishes stricter penalties for repeat DUI offenders, including increased fines and mandatory ignition interlock device usage. It intensifies penalties for DUI offenses involving minor passengers, with additional jail time and non-suspendable fines unless the offender is indigent. The bill also outlines monitoring provisions, requiring ignition interlock devices and potential alcohol monitoring technologies, while specifying factors for courts to consider when determining penalties. It clarifies conditions for deferred sentences related to certain traffic law violations and defines terms related to treatment and timelines for prior offenses, ensuring that all fines apply exclusively to adult offenders.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 9A.20.021, 9A.36.041, 46.61.5055