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2013 SESSION
HB 1909 Driving under influence of alcohol; defendant's blood or breath tested, exemplary damages.
Introduced by: Scott A. Surovell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
DUI; exemplary damages. Provides that in an action for personal injury or death arising from the operation of a motor vehicle, engine, or train, a defendant's conduct will be deemed so willful and wanton as to show a conscious disregard for the rights of others, thus entitling the plaintiff to an award of exemplary damages, if the defendant's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was or exceeded 0.15 at the time of the incident or at the time the blood or breath test was performed. Currently, only the defendant's BAC at the time of the incident is considered.
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HISTORY
- 01/08/13 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100083D
- 01/08/13 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/11/13 House: Assigned Courts sub: #2 Civil
- 01/23/13 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/05/13 House: Left in Courts of Justice