House Bill No. by Representative Romero amends the existing law regarding hit-and-run driving offenses, specifically addressing penalties for cases resulting in death or serious bodily injury. The bill stipulates that individuals convicted of such offenses will face a minimum mandatory sentence of two years of imprisonment, which must be served without the possibility of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. The maximum penalty remains at ten years, but the introduction of a minimum sentence aims to enhance accountability for drivers who flee the scene of serious accidents.

The proposed changes to R.S. 14:100(C)(2) include the insertion of language that specifies the minimum two-year imprisonment requirement and the stipulation that two of those years must be served without any benefits typically available to offenders. This legislative move is intended to deter hit-and-run incidents by imposing stricter consequences on offenders who are aware of the serious outcomes of their actions.

Statutes affected:
HB35 Original: 14:100(C)(2)