SF 25: DUI – Child Endangerment
2007 General Session

Sponsor: Senator Tony Ross (R-S4, Cheyenne)

SF 25 enhanced penalties for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances with a child in the vehicle. A child would be anyone who is under sixteen years of age.

Under SF 25, a driver convicted of driving under the influence with a child passenger will be punished for a first conviction by up to a year in jail. A second or subsequent conviction will lead to imprisonment for up to five years.

The Senate passed SF 25 unanimously (with Senator Bob Peck (R-S26, Riverton), excused). The House passed SF 25, 59-1. Representative Ross Dierks (D-H2, Lusk) cast the single NO vote against the bill.

Engrossed