Washington SB5742 amends impaired driving laws, adjusting penalties and monitoring requirements based on alcohol concentration and prior offenses.

Washington SB5742 modifies the state's impaired driving laws by altering penalties and monitoring requirements for individuals convicted of driving under the influence. The bill sets different penalties based on the offender's alcohol concentration and the number of prior offenses within seven years. For instance, a first-time offender with an alcohol concentration below 0.10 faces a minimum of 90 days in jail and a fine, while a repeat offender with a concentration of at least 0.15 faces a minimum of 120 days in jail and 150 days of electronic home monitoring.

Washington SB5742 amends impaired driving laws, adjusting penalties and monitoring requirements based on alcohol concentration and prior offenses.

Washington SB5742 modifies the state's impaired driving laws by altering penalties and monitoring requirements for individuals convicted of driving under the influence. The bill sets different penalties based on the offender's alcohol concentration and the number of prior offenses within seven years. For instance, a first-time offender with an alcohol concentration below 0.10 faces a minimum of 90 days in jail and a fine, while a repeat offender with a concentration of at least 0.15 faces a minimum of 120 days in jail and 150 days of electronic home monitoring.