SB 719 - White, Bill
Creates criminal penalties for the operation of an unsafe motor vehicle
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
3067S.01I
Title
SB 719
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2020
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
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