Reckless driving; causing death or injury of certain persons, Class 6 felony. (HB1148)
Introduced By
Del. Will Morefield (R-North Tazewell)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/14/2014 | Committee |
01/14/2014 | Presented and ordered printed 14103577D |
01/14/2014 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/16/2014 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB1148) |
02/12/2014 | Left in Courts of Justice |