SB18-140
Motor Vehicle And Vulnerable Road User Penalties
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2018 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the penalties imposed on the driver of a motor vehicle who causes at least serious physical injuries to a vulnerable road user.
Bill Summary:
Current law prohibits driving a motor vehicle in a careless manner. The bill makes it a class 1 misdemeanor when this behavior injures or kills a vulnerable road user; requires a violator to attend a driver improvement school and perform community service; and subjects a violator to a restitution order and license suspension.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Michael Merrifield
Committees
Senate
Judiciary
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2018 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 18-140, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | Vote summary |
| Postpone Senate Bill 18-140 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2018 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/29/2018 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |