Modifies current law to require law enforcement officers to make a notation of the presence of a child under the age of 16, rather than 13, when the driver is charged with an alcohol- or drug-related driving offense. This act increases the mandatory use of an ignition interlock device as a result of such an offense from 60 days to 6 months. This act creates an additional fine in such situations to range from $1000-10,000, depending on the driver’s prior offense record. This act also requires an additional 12-month sentence per child passenger under the age of 16 for qualifying offenders. (Companion Bill: SB 6243).   Official Text and Analysis.

Clarifies that law enforcement should make note of the presence of a child under age 16 when arresting, rather than charging, a person with a DUI-related offense. The substitute bill also fixes outdated language relating to enhancements for ignition interlocks for individuals convicted of a DUI-related offense with a child in the vehicle. Finally, the substitute bill fixes an omission in the monetary penalty enhancements by applying the third tier to individuals with two or three prior offenses, rather than only to individuals with three prior offenses.

Makes technical changes to establish consistent phrase usage and correct statutory cross-references.

Amends existing enhancements and adds new enhancements for individuals arrested or convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DUI) with a child under age 16 present in the vehicle. For DUI-related arrests, requires law enforcement to note that a child under age 16 was present in the vehicle and increases the passenger age that triggers a Child Protective Services notification from 13 to 16 years old.

Requires law enforcement to promptly notify child protective services, if a sibling or half sibling is arrested for a drug or alcohol-related offense while driving a vehicle and while a child is present in the car vehicle.

Amends existing enhancements and adds new enhancements for individuals arrested or convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DUI) with a child under age 16 present in the vehicle. For DUI-related arrests, requires law enforcement to note that a child under age 16 was present in the vehicle and increases the passenger age that triggers a Child Protective Services notification from 13 to 16 years old. Increases the amount of additional time that an individual convicted of a DUI related offense with a minor child in the vehicle must have an ignition interlock installed from 60 days to six months. Establishes enhanced monetary penalties for individuals convicted of a gross misdemeanor DUI with a child under age 16 in the vehicle, with fines increasing based on the number of prior convictions. ? Establishes an enhanced sentence for individuals convicted of DUI-related felonies with a child under age 16 present in the vehicle.