S.F. No. 5489 Summary

• Expands driver's license suspension to include cases where a person is believed to have committed criminal vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation, with suspension triggered by peace officer certification of probable cause.

• Establishes driving at excessive speeds as a new element in criminal vehicular homicide and criminal vehicular operation offenses: 20+ mph over limit in zones under 45 mph, or 30+ mph over limit in zones at 45 mph or higher.

• Requires peace officers to certify and report to the commissioner of public safety when probable cause exists for violations of sections 609.2112, 609.2113, or 609.2114 (criminal vehicular offenses).

• Increases maximum prison sentences from 10 to 15 years for criminal vehicular homicide when prior qualified driving offenses occurred within ten years, and 5 to 15 years for criminal vehicular operation causing great bodily harm under similar circumstances.

• Effective August 1, 2024, for all certifications, determinations, and crimes committed on or after that date.