SB1862 Summary

• Creates the Scott's Law Fund as a special fund in the State treasury to support education and enforcement efforts related to approaching stationary emergency vehicles.

• Increases penalties for violating Scott's Law (Section 11-907(c)) to $250-$10,000 for first violations and $750-$10,000 for subsequent violations, with Class A misdemeanor charges for property damage and Class 4 felony charges for injuries or deaths.

• Establishes mandatory driver's license suspensions ranging from 90 days to 2 years depending on whether violations result in property damage, injury, or death.

• Adds reckless homicide penalties of Class 2 felonies with 3-14 year sentences for violations of Scott's Law that result in death, with enhanced penalties up to 6-28 years for multiple deaths.

• Directs fines from Scott's Law violations to the Scott's Law Fund (state level) or local Transportation Safety Highway Hire-back Funds (county/municipal level) for education, enforcement, and equipment purchases related to highway safety.