Establishes the offense of vehicular homicide
This bill proposes creating a new crime called vehicular homicide that applies to anyone who causes another person's death while driving a motor vehicle with a reckless disregard for human life. Under the proposed law, committing this offense would be classified as a class B felony, which is a serious criminal charge. The legislation would take effect approximately eight months after it is officially signed into law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2026
Last action Apr 1, 2026
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Apr 1, 2026
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REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Cunningham
DDemocratic
Co
David Weprin
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Stern
DDemocratic
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