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Yes: 426 • No: 66
MontanaHB 62669th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House
Generally revise DUI laws
Sponsored By: Stacy Zinn (Republican)
Became Law
Alcohol and DrugsCrimes
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Bill Overview
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DUI conviction triggers license suspension process
If you are convicted under the DUI sentencing section, the state’s standard license suspension and reinstatement rules apply. Your license can be suspended, and you must complete the reinstatement steps and pay required fees to get driving privileges back.
Fines and license loss for specific DUI offense
For this DUI‑related offense, a first conviction carries a $100–$500 fine and a 90‑day license suspension. A second carries a $200–$500 fine; if you are 18 or older, up to 10 days in jail and a 6‑month suspension. A third or later carries a $300–$500 fine; if 18 or older, 24 hours to 60 days in jail and a 1‑year suspension. You cannot get a restricted or probationary license during suspension until you pay the reinstatement fee. If you were under 18 at the time of the offense, you must serve at least 30 days before a restricted or probationary license is allowed.
Jail and fines for other DUI
For these DUI subsections, a first conviction brings up to 6 months in jail and a $600–$1,000 fine. If a passenger under 16 was in the car on a first conviction, the fine is $1,200–$2,000. Second: 5 days to 1 year and $1,200–$2,000; with an under‑16 passenger, 10 days to 1 year and $2,400–$4,000. Third: 30 days to 1 year and $2,500–$5,000; with an under‑16 passenger, 60 days to 1 year and $5,000–$10,000.
New jail time and fines for DUI
If you are convicted under this DUI subsection, you face set jail time and fines. First conviction: 24 hours to 6 months in jail and a $600–$1,000 fine; if a passenger under 16 was in the car, 48 hours to 1 year and $1,200–$2,000. Second: 7 days to 1 year and $1,200–$2,000; with an under‑16 passenger, 14 days to 1 year and $2,400–$4,000. Third: 30 days to 1 year and $2,500–$5,000; with an under‑16 passenger, 60 days to 1 year and $5,000–$10,000.
Tougher penalties for aggravated DUI
First aggravated DUI: 2 days to 1 year in jail and a $1,000 fine; with a passenger under 16, 4 days to 1 year and a $2,000 fine. Second aggravated: 15 days to 1 year and a $2,500 fine; with an under‑16 passenger, 45 days to 1 year and a $5,000 fine. Third aggravated: 40 days to 1 year and a $5,000 fine; with an under‑16 passenger, 90 days to 1 year and a $10,000 fine. You must follow court‑ordered chemical dependency education or treatment. Your license is also suspended or revoked under the state’s chapter 5 rules.
How DUI jail time can be served
Courts may not defer DUI sentences under these sections. Mandatory minimum jail time cannot be served at home and cannot be suspended unless jail would risk the person’s physical or mental health. Courts may use home arrest for non‑mandatory time. Judges may suspend up to 1 year of the remaining jail time if the person completes chemical dependency treatment and follows court rules like 24/7 sobriety or DUI court. Courts may order time in a county or prerelease facility; if you can pay, you must cover the facility’s cost. A prerelease or county facility may accept or reject a placement.
How DUI priors are counted now
Courts count prior convictions from Montana, other states, and tribal lands, and they count non‑vacated bail forfeitures. Convictions entered before sentencing also count. For first and second offenses, only priors within 10 years count; for third or later, all priors count. Certain other crimes can count as DUI priors, and a prior 45‑5‑106 triggers enhanced DUI penalties. But a conviction under subsection (1)(e) does not count as a prior for 61‑8‑1007, 61‑8‑1008, or 61‑8‑1011.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Stacy Zinn
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Steve Fitzpatrick
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/17/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 81 • No: 18
House vote • 4/16/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 92 • No: 6
House vote • 4/8/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 38 • No: 10
House vote • 4/7/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 41 • No: 9
House vote • 3/6/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 88 • No: 11
House vote • 3/4/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 86 • No: 12
Actions Timeline
Chapter Number Assigned
5/19/2025HouseSigned by Governor
5/13/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor
5/7/2025HouseSigned by President
5/6/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
5/2/2025HouseReturned from Enrolling
4/23/2025HouseSent to Enrolling
4/18/2025House3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate
4/17/2025House2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred
4/16/2025HouseReturned to House with Amendments
4/8/2025Senate3rd Reading Concurred
4/8/2025Senate2nd Reading Concurred
4/7/2025SenateCommittee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended
4/4/2025SenateCommittee Executive Action--Bill Concurred as Amended
4/4/2025SenateHearing
3/27/2025SenateHearing
3/21/2025SenateReferred to Committee
3/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
3/14/2025SenateTransmitted to Senate
3/6/2025House3rd Reading Passed
3/6/2025House2nd Reading Passed
3/4/2025HouseCommittee Report--Bill Passed as Amended
2/28/2025HouseCommittee Executive Action--Bill Passed as Amended
2/28/2025HouseHearing
2/24/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/21/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/22/2025
As Amended (Version 3)
4/4/2025
As Amended (Version 2)
2/28/2025
Introduced
2/21/2025