Legislature passes law to increase penalties for drunk driving fatalities
A bill strengthening Montanan’s DUI laws had its first hearing before a committee in mid-January, and is now inches away from crossing the legislative finish line.
House Bill 267, known as “Bobby’s Law,” has passed both chambers and been sent to Gov. Greg Gianforte, who is widely expected to sign it.
The bill, carried by Rep. Braxton Mitchell, R-Columbia Falls, establishes the crime of aggravated vehicular homicide while under the influence. A conviction would mandate a three-year minimum prison sentence, a minimum fine of $10,000 and prevents a judge from delaying or suspending the sentence.
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