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DE HB328

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michael Ramone

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes the criminal charge for hit-and-run accidents resulting in injuries from an unclassified misdemeanor to a class G felony.

  • Applies only to drivers involved in collisions that result in injury to any person who fail to stop and provide required information.

  • Maintains existing penalties of a fine between $1,000 and $3,000 or imprisonment of 1 to 2 years.

  • Does not alter the driver's existing duty to stop at the scene, provide name, address, vehicle registration, and driver's license information, and render reasonable assistance to injured persons.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicles.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY) in House with 8 On Its Merits

5/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security4/19/2016

Full Bill Text

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