SB1543

Driving under the influence; authorizing aggregation of certain offenses; creating felony offense. Effective date.

Complete·5/29/26

Oklahoma SB1543 amends DUI laws, creating felony offenses for repeat offenders and those driving with high blood alcohol concentration.

Oklahoma SB1543 modifies the state's driving under the influence (DUI) laws by creating a felony offense for individuals convicted of DUI while having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more. It also establishes a felony for those with prior DUI convictions within ten years. The bill mandates assessments and evaluations for offenders, requiring them to participate in treatment programs and pay fines. It repeals previous DUI-related sections and updates statutory references, effective November 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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7 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

10:30 AM

House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing

Mar 31

3:00 PM

House Criminal Judiciary Hearing

History

May 29

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/21/2026

May 14

Senate

HAs adopted

May 14

Senate

Measure passed: Ayes: 40 Nays: 7