SB719 - Creates criminal penalties for the operation of an unsafe motor vehicle

SB 719

Creates criminal penalties for the operation of an unsafe motor vehicle

Sponsor:

White

LR Number:

3067S.01I

Committee:

Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

Last Action:

1/30/2020 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Journal Page:

S205

Title:

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2020

Current Bill Summary

SB 719 - This act provides any person or persons that operate or cause the operation of an unsafe motor vehicle transporting goods or persons within the state are guilty of a class C misdemeanor if they had knowledge of the unsafe condition. Such person or persons shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor if an injury results from the operation of the unsafe motor vehicle. Finally, if a death results from the operation of an unsafe motor vehicle, then such person shall be guilty of a class C felony.

This act is substantially similar to HB 2510 (2018).

MARY GRACE BRUNTRAGER

Amendments

No Amendments Found.