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MN SF2391
Bill
Status
2/8/2010
Primary Sponsor
Steven Murphy
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AI Summary
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Creates a new gross misdemeanor offense for careless or heedless driving that results in death, applicable to drivers operating vehicles anywhere in the state in disregard of others' safety.
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Allows concurrent prosecution and conviction of careless driving resulting in death alongside other crimes arising from the same conduct, notwithstanding double jeopardy protections.
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Mandates immediate driver's license revocation for one year upon conviction of careless driving resulting in death, with no court authority to stay this revocation.
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Prohibits issuance of a limited license for 180 days to persons with revoked licenses for careless driving resulting in death, except upon written recommendation of district or juvenile court.
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Adds careless driving resulting in death convictions to the list of offenses triggering mandatory license revocation by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Legislative Description
Careless driving resulting in death penalty imposition; driver's license revocation provisions modifications
Last Action
Senate: Withdrawn and returned to author
3/1/2010