HB 1217 makes it a crime to drive under the influence while a child is in the vehicle, creating a separate offense with its own penalties beyond standard DUI charges. The bill treats endangering a child through impaired driving as a distinct violation to hold drivers accountable for putting young passengers at risk.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 2. S.J. 498
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 430
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 59, NAYS 8. H.J. 435
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 423
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 398
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0. H.J. 352
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 256
Stace Nelson
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Tim Goodwin
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended