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HB 1148 Reckless driving; causing death or injury of certain persons, Class 6 felony.

Introduced by: James W. Morefield | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Reckless driving causing death or injury of certain persons. Punishes reckless driving that causes the death or serious physical injury of a law-enforcement officer, emergency medical services personnel, highway worker, or firefighter engaged in his duties as a Class 6 felony with a $2,500 mandatory minimum fine. The bill further requires the court to suspend the offender's driver's license for one year. In addition, the court may impose a civil penalty of up to $10,000 and the proceeds shall be deposited into the general fund.


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