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ID S1326
Bill
Status
3/18/2024
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates new felony crime of "aggravated driving while reckless" for causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement while violating reckless driving laws under Idaho Code section 49-1401(1)
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Imposes prison sentence of up to 15 years with mandatory minimum of 30 days county jail (first 48 hours consecutive), plus optional fine up to $5,000
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Requires driver's license surrender, mandatory 1-year driving privilege suspension after release from imprisonment, and optional suspension up to 5 years with absolutely no driving privileges
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Mandates court-ordered restitution to victims in accordance with chapter 53, title 19, Idaho Code
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Makes criminal conviction admissible as evidence in civil lawsuits for damages resulting from the incident, including guilty pleas and withheld judgments
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Effective date: July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide for the crime of aggravated driving while reckless, to provide penalties, and to provide that evidence of conviction shall be admissible in a civil action for damages.
MOTOR VEHICLES
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 90 Effective: 07/01/2024
3/18/2024