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House narrowly approves second substitute for driver-license sanctions after debate on zero-tolerance penalties for youth
Summary
After extended floor debate on zero-tolerance provisions for under-21 people, the House approved second substitute SB 272 (driver-license sanctions and DUI sentencing) by a 38–37 vote; sponsors said the measure strengthens penalties, adds interlock options and contains exceptions for medicinal use and religious rites.
The Utah House passed second substitute SB 272, a driver-license sanctions and DUI sentencing bill, after heated floor debate over its zero-tolerance provisions for people under age 21.
Representative Greg Hughes, sponsor of the substitute, described the measure as part of a broader package to strengthen enforcement and deterrence for drunk and drug-impaired driving. He said penalties include longer administrative suspensions (for example, extending one suspension period from 90 to 120 days for certain adult first offenses) and the availability of…
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