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Introduced
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
In Committee
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Introduced Session
124th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend Section 56-5-2910 Of The 1976 Code, Relating To Reckless Vehicular Homicide, To Provide Penalties For Reckless Vehicular Homicide, And To Provide That A Person May Petition The Circuit Court In The County Of The Person's Conviction For Reinstatement Of His Driver's License After One Year From The Date Of Revocation Of His License; To Amend Article 23, Chapter 5, Title 56 Of The 1976 Code, Relating To Reckless Homicide, Reckless Driving, And Driving While Under The Influence Of Intoxicating Liquor, Drugs, Or Narcotics, By Adding Section 56-5-2925, To Provide For The Offense Of Felony Reckless Driving, To Provide Penalties, To Provide A Procedure For Driver's License Reinstatement For A Person Convicted Of Felony Reckless Driving, And To Provide That A Subsequent Moving Violation Requires The Automatic Cancellation Of Any Reinstated Driver's License And Imposition Of The Full Period Of Revocation For The Felony Reckless Driving Violation; And To Define Necessary Terms.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina's laws to establish the offense of "felony reckless driving" and increase penalties for "reckless vehicular homicide." The bill defines "great bodily injury" and provides that a person is guilty of felony reckless driving if they cause such an injury to another person while driving recklessly. The penalties include fines, imprisonment, and license revocation. The bill also creates a process for reinstating a driver's license after a period of revocation, with certain conditions. Additionally, the bill increases the minimum and maximum fines and prison sentences for reckless vehicular homicide.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/12/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0135&session=124&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/prever/135_20201209.htm |
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