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SENATE BILL 424

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:
Senators Jacobs, Colburn, Haines, Mooney, and Simonaire

Entitled:
Crimes - Commission of Vehicular Manslaughter While Driver's License or Privilege Is Suspended or Revoked - Mandatory Minimum Sentence


Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from committing manslaughter by vehicle or vessel while in violation of provisions related to driving while the license or privilege is suspended or revoked; establishing a penalty, including a mandatory minimum penalty; providing that a person convicted of a specified felony is not eligible for parole for a specified period of time; providing that the Act may not be construed to prohibit a specified assessment of points; etc.


History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used. Explain Legislative Date and Calendar Date
Senate Action
2/2
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/3
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Nancy Jacobs, District 34
Senator Richard F. Colburn, District 37
Senator Larry E. Haines, District 5
Senator Alexander X. Mooney, District 3
Senator Bryan W. Simonaire, District 31

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Accidents
Boats and Ships
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.
Drivers` Licenses
Manslaughter
Motor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.
Parole and Probation
Penalties
Sentences -see also- Death Penalty
Traffic Regulations

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Criminal Law
( 2-209 , 2-210 )

Transportation
( 16-303 )


Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered



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