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ID S1099

Bill

Status

Passed

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes tiered penalties for vehicular manslaughter involving DUI based on prior offenses: first-time offenders face up to $15,000 fine and 15 years imprisonment; second-time offenders face up to $20,000 fine and mandatory minimum 5-year imprisonment (up to 25 years); third or subsequent offenders face up to $20,000 fine and mandatory minimum 10-year imprisonment (up to 25 years)

  • Requires courts to inform defendants convicted of DUI or aggravated DUI at sentencing that a subsequent DUI offense resulting in death may be charged as vehicular manslaughter with enhanced mandatory minimum sentences

  • Clarifies that failure by the court to provide this warning does not prevent imposition of mandatory minimum sentences, and proof that the defendant knew of the enhanced penalties is not required

  • Makes technical corrections to code references in sections 18-8005, 18-8006, and 18-8004A regarding alcohol evaluation and treatment requirements

  • Declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding a penalty for vehicular manslaughter and to provide that the court shall inform a defendant of certain information regarding sentencing.

MANSLAUGHTER

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 171 Effective: 07/01/2025

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/28/2025
Judiciary and Rules2/10/2025

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