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Introduced
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
In Committee
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 56-5-2910, relating to Reckless vehicular homicide, so as 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; and by adding Section 56-5-2925 so as 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 DRIVERS 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 the South Carolina Code of Laws to provide penalties for reckless vehicular homicide and create a new offense of felony reckless driving. Specifically, it increases the fines and prison sentences for reckless vehicular homicide, and establishes a new felony offense of "felony reckless driving" that carries penalties of fines and up to 10 years in prison for causing great bodily injury while driving recklessly. The bill also provides a process for individuals convicted of these offenses to petition the circuit court for reinstatement of their driver's license after a certain period, and states that a subsequent moving violation will result in the automatic cancellation of any reinstated license and the full revocation period being reimposed.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Transportation (on 01/12/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0385&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/385_20230112.htm |
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