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MO HB2551

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bill Reiboldt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death becomes a class D felony under the general accident statute and a class C felony under the motor vehicle accident statute
  • Repeals and consolidates two existing versions of section 577.060 into one unified statute
  • Maintains class A misdemeanor as the base penalty for leaving the scene of an accident
  • Class E felony (general) or class D felony (motor vehicle) applies when physical injury occurs, property damage exceeds $1,000, or defendant has prior convictions for the same offense
  • Requires operators to provide name, residence address, vehicle registration number, and license number to the other party or law enforcement

Legislative Description

Creates a new penalty for persons who leave the scene of an accident when a death has occurred

Last Action

Voted Do Pass (H)

4/27/2016

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Judiciary4/21/2016
Civil and Criminal Proceedings3/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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