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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- As part of the compromise on liquor laws that will eliminate Utah's private club system, the state Senate has passed a bill to increase penalties for drunken driving.
Senate Bill 272, sponsored by Sen. Scott Jenkins, R-Plain City, would increase the time that driving privileges are lost after driving under the influence from a possible 90 days to a mandatory one year. A second offense would result in a two-year suspension.
Under the bill minors would lose their licenses until age 18 and those 18 or older but younger than 21 would have their driving privileges suspended until age 21.
The bill passed 28-1 on Monday and now goes to the House.
Jenkins says the bill is a way to make sure alcohol doesn't get abused as it becomes easier to access.
Information from: Standard-Examiner
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