Driving while texting; involuntary manslaughter, maiming, etc., of another, penalties. (SB730)
Introduced By
Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland)
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
Driving while texting; manslaughter; maiming; penalties. Provides that a person who as a result of driving while in violation of 46.2-1078.1, which prohibits the use of handheld devices in certain vehicles, unintentionally causes the death of another person is guilty of involuntary manslaughter, or aggravated involuntary manslaughter if the defendant's conduct was so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life. The bill establishes the penalty for aggravated involuntary manslaughter as one to 20 years' imprisonment with a mandatory minimum of one year imprisonment. The bill creates a Class 6 felony if the driving while in violation of 46.2-1078.1 is so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life and results in the unintentional serious bodily injury of another resulting in permanent and significant physical impairment. The bill also adds the new crimes as crimes eligible for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/22/2016 | Presented and ordered printed 16103315D |
01/22/2016 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/26/2016 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB730) |
02/01/2016 | Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (11-Y 3-N 1-A) (see vote tally) |
02/01/2016 | Committee substitute printed 16105021D-S1 |
02/01/2016 | Rereferred to Finance |
02/02/2016 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB730S1) |
02/17/2016 | Left in Finance |