Vermont S203: An act relating to penalties for second or subsequent violations of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs

What the bill says

An act relating to penalties for second or subsequent violations of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.

From the engrossed text, March 18, 2026:

An act relating to penalties for second or subsequent violations of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: Sec. 1. 23 V.S.A. § 1210 is amended to read: § 1210. PENALTIES * * * BILLAS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.203 2026 Page 2 of (b) First offense. A person who violates section 1201 of this title may be fined not more than $750.00 or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both. (c) Second offense. A person convicted of violating who violates section 1201 of this title who has been convicted of another violation of that section within the last 20 years preceding the date of the second violation shall be fined not more than $1,500.00 or imprisoned not more than two years, or both. At least 80 hours of community service shall be performed, or 60 consecutive hours of the sentence of imprisonment shall be served and may not be suspended or deferred or served as a supervised sentence, except that credit for a sentence of imprisonment may be received for time served in a residential alcohol facility pursuant to sentence if the program is successfully completed. (d) Third offense. A person convicted of violating who violates section 1201 of …

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Sponsors

• Nader Hashim (D, Windham District) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 20, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
2. March 18, 2026: Read 3rd time & passed
3. March 18, 2026: New Business/Third Reading
4. March 17, 2026: Reported favorably by Senator [Hashim] for Committee on [Judiciary], read 2nd time and 3rd reading ordered
5. March 17, 2026: Favorable report by Committee on [Judiciary]
6. March 17, 2026: New Business/Second Reading
7. March 13, 2026: Favorable report by Committee on [Judiciary]
8. March 13, 2026: Second Reading
9. March 13, 2026: Entered on Notice Calendar
10. January 6, 2026: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on [Judiciary]

Common questions

What is S203?

S203 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): An act relating to penalties for second or subsequent violations of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

What does S203 do?

In its own words: An act relating to penalties for second or subsequent violations of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.

What is the status of S203?

Passed one chamber as of March 20, 2026. Latest action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] (March 20, 2026).

Who sponsored S203?

Nader Hashim (D, Windham District).

Where is the official record for S203?

On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.203