Committee advances bill to screen misdemeanor DUI offenders for substance use disorders The Senate Judiciary Committee reported Senate Bill 118 favorably on unanimous consent March 31, 2026, after sponsors and safety officials described pilot data showing more than half of misdemeanor DWI defendants screened positive for a substance use disorder. Supporters said two validated screening tools are free and screening can guide sentencing and treatment.

A groundbreaking bill could change the way judges handle DUI cases, allowing them to address substance use disorders and reduce repeat offenses.

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