Signed by Governor Greg Gianforte

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that increases criminal penalties for DUI's that result in death in Montana.

Highlights:

• Defines this bill as “Bobby’ Law” and specifies increased criminal penalties for DUIs that result in death in Montana (Sec. 1-6).

• Establishes a new criminal felony offense of aggravated vehicular homicide while under the influence (Sec. 1-6).

• Specifies that this felony offense would apply to anyone who kills another person while driving under the influence if their blood alcohol level was more than .16 (twice the legal limit) or if the individual was under court restrictions from other DUIs (Sec. 1-6).

• Specifies that an individual convicted of the crime would face up to 30 years in prison, with a minimum of 3 years, as well as a fine of up to $50,000 (Sec. 1-6).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House votes and further amend a bill that increases criminal penalties for DUIs that result in death in Montana.

Highlights:

• Defines this bill as “Bobby’ Law” and specifies increased criminal penalties for DUIs that result in death in Montana (Sec. 1-6).

• Establishes a new criminal felony offense of aggravated vehicular homicide while under the influence (Sec. 1-6).

• Specifies that this felony offense would apply to anyone who kills another person while driving under the influence if their blood alcohol level was more than .16 (twice the legal limit) or if the individual was under court restrictions from other DUIs (Sec. 1-6).

• Specifies that an individual convicted of the crime would face up to 30 years in prison, with a minimum of 3 years, as well as a fine of up to $50,000 (Sec. 1-6).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text