2021 House Bill 4627

Create new intoxicated driving offense category

Introduced in the House

April 13, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Julie Brixie (D-69)

Establish a new “operating while intoxicated” category of drunk driving offense, for which police would be prohibited from issuing an “appearance ticket” rather than arresting and booking the individual.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 27, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.