Bill Summary for S 378 (2015-2016)
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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external) | 2015-2016 Session |
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES OF MISDEMEANOR DEATH BY VEHICLE.Intro. by Bingham.
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Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.
Amends proposed GS 20-141.4(a4), concerning felony and misdemeanor death by vehicle, providing that, in addition to violations of GS 20-138.1 or GS 20-138.2, violations of GS 20-141(o)(1), improper equipment; GS 20-311, financial responsibility requirement; GS 20-111, a registration requirement; and GS 20-7, no operator's license, do not count as violations for the purposes of triggering the aggravated misdemeanor death by vehicle provisions of this section. Makes technical changes.
Adds language to subsection (b)(6) concerning punishments and penalties for aggravated misdemeanor death by vehicle, providing that a court can impose an active or suspended sentence of up to 365 days regardless of the defendant's prior conviction level, as specified.
Amends GS 20-141.4(a2)(2) and 20-16.2(a1), making conforming changes.