Vermont H0123 amends driving under the influence laws, introducing new penalties and civil violations for specific blood alcohol concentrations.

Vermont H0123 amends existing laws to create a new civil violation for driving while ability impaired, defined as having a blood alcohol concentration between 0.06 and 0.079. This bill introduces enhanced penalties for repeat offenders, including mandatory minimum prison sentences and higher fines. It also mandates alcohol assessments for offenders and imposes surcharges to fund special enforcement and public defender funds. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Vermont H0123 amends driving under the influence laws, introducing new penalties and civil violations for specific blood alcohol concentrations.

Vermont H0123 amends existing laws to create a new civil violation for driving while ability impaired, defined as having a blood alcohol concentration between 0.06 and 0.079. This bill introduces enhanced penalties for repeat offenders, including mandatory minimum prison sentences and higher fines. It also mandates alcohol assessments for offenders and imposes surcharges to fund special enforcement and public defender funds. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.