New Montana Law Increases Penalties for DUI-Related Deaths

KALISPELL, Mont. — Governor Greg Gianforte joined law enforcement and advocates in Kalispell Wednesday to recognize “Bobby’s Law,” which increases penalties for DUI-related fatalities.

The law sets a mandatory minimum three-year sentence for drivers with a blood alcohol level double the legal limit who cause a death.

Named for Bobby Dewbre, a 21-year-old killed by a drunk driver in 2023, the law aims to strengthen accountability and deter impaired driving across Montana.