HB 1249: Various criminal law matters.
HB 1249 status: Introduced — Public Law 158 (updated Mar 12, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialProvides 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 th...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Consolidated enforcement for watercraft safety
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental protection
Economy
Benefits
- Reduced administrative burden for schools repealing injury reporting
Risks
- Potential increased fiscal costs for corrections and court resources
Society
Benefits
- Increased protections for health care and school employees
- Clearer privacy protections for railroad workers
Risks
- Mandatory minimum sentencing for OWI may limit judicial discretion
- Expanded felony exposure for juvenile firearm possession
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CurrentPublic Law 158
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