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FL S0210

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Paula Dockery

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends s. 316.027 to create three separate offenses: leaving the scene of a crash involving injury (third-degree felony), serious bodily injury (second-degree felony), or death (first-degree felony), each requiring immediate stop at the scene.

  • Increases mandatory minimum imprisonment from 2 years to 10 years for drivers who leave the scene of a fatal crash while driving under the influence.

  • Imposes mandatory minimum sentences of 3 years for injury crashes, 7 years for serious bodily injury crashes, and 10 years for fatal crashes, plus mandatory license revocation for at least 3 years.

  • Requires courts to revoke driver's licenses for a minimum of 3 years upon conviction for leaving the scene of any crash involving injury, serious bodily injury, or death under s. 316.027.

  • Adds victim's impact panel participation as a requirement for violators and clarifies that restitution to victims is mandatory unless court finds clear and compelling reasons otherwise; effective July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Leaving the Scene/Crash/Death or Personal Injuries [CPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Transportation

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Transportation12/9/2009

Full Bill Text

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