HB0192

Establishes criminal penalties for refusing a chemical test after arrest for driving under the influence when a search warrant has been obtained, and requires substance use disorder assessments for such offenders.

• Makes it a misdemeanor for persons arrested on suspicion of DUI to refuse a chemical test after a search warrant is issued, punishable by up to six months imprisonment, a fine of up to $750, or both, plus mandatory driver's license suspension of 30 days to one year. (W.S. 31-6-102(h), W.S. 31-5-233)
• Makes it a misdemeanor for persons under 21 arrested for an offense under W.S. 31-5-234 to refuse a chemical test after a search warrant is issued, with identical penalties of up to six months imprisonment, a fine of up to $750, or both, plus mandatory driver's license suspension of 30 days to one year. (W.S. 31-6-108(q), W.S. 31-5-234)
• Makes it a misdemeanor for commercial motor vehicle drivers arrested on suspicion of DUI to refuse a chemical test after a search warrant is issued, punishable by up to six months imprisonment, a fine of up to $750, or both, plus mandatory commercial driver's license suspension of 30 days to one year. (W.S. 31-7-307(o), W.S. 31-5-233)
• Allows refusal to submit to a chemical test to be used as evidence in criminal DUI cases for all three categories of offenders. (W.S. 31-6-102(j), W.S. 31-6-108(r), W.S. 31-7-307(p))
• Requires all persons charged with refusal to submit to a chemical test to undergo a substance use disorder assessment by a certified provider before or at sentencing and to complete any recommended treatment, with costs paid by the offender. (W.S. 31-6-102(k), W.S. 31-6-108(s), W.S. 31-7-307(q), W.S. 9-2-2701(c))
• Directs the Department of Transportation to promulgate rules necessary to implement the act. (Sec. 2)

Effective: July 1, 2026

AI-generated summary · Verify against the official text (PDF) · Notice a problem? Let us know