Illinois senator wants enhanced penalties for drunk drivers who kill, injure multiple people – Center Square

It’s a battle state Sen. Steve McClure has been fighting for some time now, having filed Senate Bill 1405 to that end several times over the past few years. The so-called “Lindsey’s Law” legislation would pave the way for law enforcement to charge intoxicated drivers with a Class 2 felony if they kill someone and cause great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement of others.

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