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CT HB06589

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new penalty enhancement for operating under the influence (DUI) when a passenger under 16 years of age is present, allowing fines and imprisonment up to twice the maximum for the underlying violation.

  • Elevates manslaughter in the second degree with a motor vehicle from a class C felony to a class B felony when the victim is under 16 years of age.

  • Elevates assault in the second degree with a motor vehicle from a class D felony to a class C felony when the victim is under 16 years of age.

  • All provisions take effect October 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

An Act Increasing The Penalties For Drunken Driving When A Child Is A Passenger Or When Serious Injury Or Death Of A Child Results.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/18

3/14/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2011

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