Driving and Boating Offenses

The bill title and scope were changed from 'transportation offenses involving death' to 'driving and boating offenses' to explicitly include boating-related offenses.

The document was updated from 'CS/HB 687' to 'CS/HB 687, Engrossed 1' and page count changed from 30 to 39 pages, indicating legislative amendments were made.

The bill now includes additional statutory references for boating under the influence penalties, specifically amending section 327.35 and adding section 316.1932 regarding implied consent for chemical tests.

New requirements were added for informing individuals that refusing a breath or urine test after a DUI arrest is a criminal offense, creating a penalty for first refusal to submit to testing.

Removed broad DUI and boating under the influence provisions, including definitions of 'impairing substance' and extensive testing requirements.

Added enhanced penalties for DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide when the person has a prior conviction for specified offenses.

Added enhanced penalties for vessel homicide when the person has a prior conviction for specified offenses.

Removed provisions for DUI diversion programs and requirements for court suspension of adjudication.

Removed the definition of 'impairing substance' and related testing provisions from the bill.