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This bill modifies penalties for motor vehicle homicide of an unborn child by adjusting the felony classification for certain driving violations. Specifically, the bill changes the penalty for causing an unborn child's death while driving under specific violations (such as those in sections 60-6,196 or 60-6,197.06) from a Class IIIA felony to a Class IIA felony for first-time offenders. For repeat offenders who have a prior conviction for similar violations, the penalty is changed from a Class IIA felony to a Class II felony. In both scenarios, the court must order the driver to not operate any motor vehicle for a period between 60 days and 15 years and revoke their operator's license for the same duration. The revocation period cannot run concurrently with any jail term. This change aims to establish more stringent penalties for drivers who cause the unintentional death of an unborn child while violating traffic laws, with escalating consequences for repeat offenders. The bill maintains that these offenses are distinct from any other offenses arising from the same incident.

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