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House passes DUI amendments tightening convictions and limiting some expungements
Summary
First substitute Senate Bill 20 passed the House unanimously in the recorded tally cited in the transcript; it broadens the definition of prior convictions, separates screening from assessment, prohibits expungement for automobile homicide and felony DUI, and permits local DUI courts.
First substitute Senate Bill 20, a package of driving‑under‑the‑influence amendments, received floor consideration and passed the Utah House.
Representative Dougal summarized several elements of the bill: it modifies motor vehicle and criminal procedure code definitions used for convictions; expands what counts as a prior conviction; separates the processes of screening and assessment; prohibits expungement for automobile homicide and felony DUI; establishes a 10‑year waiting period for other expungements; and allows local jurisdictions to establish DUI courts.
The House opened voting and the clerk later announced the bill passed with 73 yes votes and 0 no votes. The bill will be signed and returned to the Senate for further action.
Next steps: The bill's implementation will require rulemaking and local coordination if jurisdictions choose to establish DUI courts.
