HB 1248-FN (2026): relative to the penalties for intoxication or under the influence of drug offenses.
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HB 1248-FN (2026)
relative to the penalties for intoxication or under the influence of drug offenses.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2026, with 3 people signed in online: 2 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 7–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a division vote 153–179. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 208–131.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jay Markell (R - Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)
- Rep. Kimberly Rice (R - Hills 38)
- Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 13, 2026, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- March 11, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 153, nays 179, failed
- March 11, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 208, nays 131, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 22, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
- February 13, 2026: Executive Session: 02/13/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
- February 13, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/13/2026 (Vote 7-6; RC)
- March 2, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass: MF DV 153-179 03/11/2026
- March 11, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 208-131 03/11/2026