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House passes measure increasing penalties for repeated DUIs that cause deaths
Summary
The Idaho House passed Senate Bill 10-99, which raises mandatory prison time for offenders who, after prior DUI convictions, commit subsequent DUIs resulting in a death. Sponsors described the change as a stepwise (“stair-step”) approach to deter repeat offenders.
The Idaho House approved Senate Bill 10-99 on third reading Wednesday, a bill that increases minimum prison terms for drivers who are convicted of subsequent DUIs that result in a fatality.
The sponsor described the bill as a “stair-step” approach: a first DUI that results in a death would not be affected by this bill, but a subsequent DUI that causes death would carry a mandatory minimum sentence of at least five years; further repeat offenses could carry higher minimum terms (the sponsor discussed a 10-year minimum for multiple subsequent DUIs resulting in death).
A floor speaker with experience as a chaplain to several police agencies delivered emotional testimony about families affected by DUI crashes, urging colleagues to support tougher penalties to reduce deaths.
The House clerk recorded the final roll call as 60 yes, 10 no. The bill passed the House and will be sent on for further processing.
Votes at a glance: Senate Bill 10-99 — House passage, 60-10.
