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ID S1326
ID S1326Adds to existing law to provide for the crime of aggravated driving while reckless, to provide penalties, and to provide that evidence of conviction shall be admissible in a civil action for damages.
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
03/12/2024
03/12/2024
Crossed Over
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
Passed
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES; AMENDING CHAPTER 80, TITLE 18, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 18-8006A, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CRIME OF AGGRAVATED DRIVING WHILE RECKLESS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EVIDENCE OF CONVICTION SHALL
AI Summary
This bill adds a new section to Idaho's existing laws to create the crime of "aggravated driving while reckless." This new crime applies when a person causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to another person while violating the state's reckless driving law. If convicted, the person faces up to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000, a mandatory minimum 1-year driver's license suspension, and potential additional suspension of up to 5 years. The bill also makes evidence of conviction for this crime admissible in any resulting civil lawsuit for damages.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary and Rules Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 90 Effective: 07/01/2024 (on 03/18/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1326/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1326.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1326SOP.pdf |
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