MANSLAUGHTER – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding a penalty for vehicular manslaughter and to provide that the court shall inform a defendant of certain information regarding sentencing.

This Idaho bill (S 1099) revises penalties for vehicular manslaughter and requires courts to inform defendants about sentencing consequences. It increases penalties for repeat offenses: first-time offenders face up to $15,000 fines or 15 years in prison, second offenses trigger a mandatory 5-year minimum prison term, and third or more offenses require a 10-year minimum prison term. The bill also mandates that courts provide written notice to defendants about penalties for future violations of related laws. These changes directly affect individuals convicted of vehicular manslaughter under Idaho Code sections 18-8004 and 18-8006.