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AL HB455
Bill
Status
3/1/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mike Ball
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 32-10-6 of Alabama Code to increase penalties for drivers who violate accident reporting and assistance duties under Sections 32-10-1 to 32-10-5.
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Establishes that violations involving only property damage remain Class A misdemeanors.
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Elevates violations resulting in death or personal physical injury from Class C felony to Class B felony when serious physical injury or death is involved.
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Excludes the bill from Amendment 621 constitutional requirements because it defines a new crime or amends the definition of an existing crime.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses, motor vehicles, driver who fails to report, give information, and render reasonable assistance at the scene of an accident resulting in serious injury or death guilty of Class B felony, Sec. 32-10-6 am'd
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
5/9/2012