IndianaSB 251Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)SenateWALLET

OWI penalties.

Sponsored By: Aaron Freeman (Republican)

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Summary

Provides that if a person has one prior OWI conviction, the court shall order that the person be imprisoned for at least 10 days or perform community service, and if a person has two prior OWI convictions, the court shall order that the person be imprisoned for at least 20 days or perform community service. Provides that a person receives good time credit while serving a sentence imposed under this statute (under current law, a person does not receive good time credit).Provides that this statute does not increase the maximum sentence for the offense as provided by either IC 35-50-2 or IC 35-50-3. Specifies that "vehicle", for purposes of the crime of operating while intoxicated, includes a watercraft, and repeals the separate crime of operating a motorboat while intoxicated. Provides that an initial hearing may be waived and allows a person to apply for a specialized driving privilege after an initial hearing. Adds operating while intoxicated due to use of a controlled substance to the habitual traffic violator statute. Authorizes the use of a roadside chemical test under certain circumstances. Specifies that ignition interlock devices may only be used when the underlying offense is operating while intoxicated resulting from the use of alcohol. Makes certain provisions concerning pretrial administrative suspension of driving privileges discretionary with the court.Provides that the budget director shall review and determine before December 31, 2026, whether federal highway administration funding to the state will or will not be reduced due to the amendment of provisions concerning administrative suspension of driving privileges. Requires the budget director to notify the budget committee of the determination and those provisions may not be implemented until after budget committee review. Makes conforming amendments.

corrections and criminal lawappropriationsthe housecourts and criminal code

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Aaron Freeman

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Chris Jeter

    Republican • House

  • Cyndi Carrasco

    Republican • Senate

  • Ed Charbonneau

    Republican • Senate

  • Julie Olthoff

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 47 • No: 1

Senate vote • 1/28/2026

Third reading: passed

Yes: 47 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3

    2/12/2026House
  2. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

    2/12/2026House
  3. Representative Olthoff added as cosponsor

    2/3/2026House
  4. First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

    2/2/2026House
  5. Referred to the House

    1/29/2026Senate
  6. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 124: yeas 47, nays 1

    1/28/2026Senate
  7. House sponsor: Representative Jeter

    1/28/2026Senate
  8. Second reading: ordered engrossed

    1/26/2026Senate
  9. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

    1/22/2026Senate
  10. Senator Charbonneau added as coauthor

    1/22/2026Senate
  11. Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations

    1/13/2026Senate
  12. First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

    1/8/2026Senate
  13. Authored by Senators Freeman, Carrasco

    1/8/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Introduced Senate Bill (S)

  • Senate Bill (H)

  • Senate Bill (S)

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