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AL SB89
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Section 13A-6-4 to classify criminally negligent homicide caused by a driver or operator of a motor vehicle or vessel unlawfully under the influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of Sections 32-5A-191 or 32-5A-191.3 as a Class C felony instead of a Class A misdemeanor.
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Amends Section 13A-6-20 to add a new provision making assault in the first degree a Class B felony when committed while driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances in violation of Sections 32-5A-191 or 32-5A-191.3, causing serious physical injury with a motor vehicle or vessel.
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Expands both offenses to apply to operation of any vehicle, including vessels, in addition to motor vehicles.
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Repeals Section 32-5A-192, Code of Alabama 1975, which previously provided for the crime of homicide by vehicle or vessel.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Driving or operating a vehicle under the influence, defined to include vessels, criminal negligent homicide or assault in the first degree amended to include vessels, Secs. 13A-6-4, 13A-6-20 am'd.
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Assigned Act No. 2014-427.
4/3/2014