Bill No.: SF0025                  Drafter:  JHR

LSO No.:  07LSO-0234              Effective Date:  7/1/2007

Enrolled Act No.:  SEA0030

Chapter No.:       72

Prime Sponsor:     Senator Ross

Catch Title:       DUI-child endangerment.

Subject:  Provides additional penalties for driving under the influence with a child in the vehicle, as specified.

Summary/Major Elements:

• This act:

· Provides additional penalties for driving under the influence with a child passenger in the vehicle, including imprisonment for not more than one year for a first conviction, and imprisonment for not more than 5 years for a second or subsequent conviction of this act or a similar law substantially conforming to the provisions of this act;

· Defines a "child passenger" for purposes of this act as a person who is under 16 years of age;

· Applies the requirements of this act to drivers who are 18 years of age or older;

· Amends the definition of "imminent danger" under the child protection statutes to include a violation of this act, for purposes of invoking an investigation under child protection services, when appropriate.