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FL S0514

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Miguel Diaz De La Portilla

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Enacts the "Ashley Nicole Valdes Act" regarding vehicle crashes resulting in death.

  • Requires drivers involved in fatal crashes to immediately stop at the scene and remain until fulfilling reporting requirements under section 316.062.

  • Mandates that persons arrested for leaving the scene of a fatal crash who have prior convictions for violations of sections 316.027, 316.061, 316.191, 316.193, or felony violations of section 322.34 must be held in custody until brought before a court for bail determination.

  • Maintains first-degree felony classification for willfully leaving the scene of a fatal crash, with a mandatory minimum 2-year prison sentence if the violation occurs while driving under the influence.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Vehicle Crashes Involving Death

Last Action

Read 2nd time -SJ 592

4/29/2011

Committee Referrals

Budget3/23/2011
Judiciary3/10/2011
Criminal Justice2/9/2011

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