Penalty For Driving Under Restraint
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2018 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning an increase in the penalty for driving under restraint.
Bill Summary:
Under current law, the penalty for driving under restraint due to a first alcohol-related offense is imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 30 days to not more than one year and a fine of not less than $500 to not more than $1,000. The bill increases the minimum penalty to not less than 60 days and not less than $1,000 to not more than $2,000.
Under current law, the penalty for driving under restraint due to a second or subsequent alcohol-related offense is imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 90 days to not more than 2 years and a fine of not less than $500 to not more than $2,000. The bill increases the minimum penalty to not less than 120 days and not less than $2,000 to not more than $4,000.
If a person drives negligently while under restraint due to an alcohol-related offense and the person's conduct is a proximate cause of another person's death, the person commits a class 5 felony.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Kevin Priola
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2018 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 18-257 to the Committee on Finance. | The motion failed on a vote of 1-3. | Vote summary |
| Postpone Senate Bill 18-257 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2018 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 04/17/2018 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |