Bill > S1254

This bill establishes a new law in Florida that reclassifies certain noncriminal traffic infractions as felonies if they result in serious bodily injury or death to another person. Specifically, if an individual commits a traffic infraction that causes serious bodily injury or death, and then commits another similar infraction that also causes serious bodily injury or death within five years of the first offense, that second offense will be considered a third-degree felony, carrying penalties outlined in Florida Statutes sections 775.082, 775.083, or 775.084. The bill also defines "serious bodily injury" as an injury to someone other than the driver that creates a substantial risk of death, significant disfigurement, or the long-term loss or impairment of a body part or organ. This change aims to impose more severe penalties for repeat offenders whose traffic violations have grave consequences.