SB 123 Summary

• Amends AS 28.05.151(b) to include violations of AS 28.35.161 (electronic device use while driving) in the scheduled bail amount for citations disposable without court appearance.

• Changes the penalty for violating electronic device use while driving from a class A misdemeanor to a violation punishable under AS 12.55.

• Escalates penalties if the violation causes injury or death: class C felony for physical injury, class B felony for serious physical injury, and class A felony if death results.

• Establishes that the amended penalty provisions apply only to violations occurring on or after the effective date.

• Takes effect July 1, 2016.