This bill amends existing laws related to vehicular homicide and introduces new penalties for reckless driving. It specifically increases the penalty for homicide by vehicle while committing reckless driving from a third degree felony to a second degree felony. Additionally, the bill creates a new offense called "negligent homicide by vehicle," which is defined as the killing of a human being by a motor vehicle while violating specific driving regulations. A person convicted of negligent homicide by vehicle will face a fourth degree felony charge.

Furthermore, the bill allocates $250,000 from the general fund to the Department of Transportation for a statewide public education campaign aimed at raising awareness about careless and reckless driving. This funding is designated for expenditure in fiscal year 2027, with any unspent funds reverting back to the general fund at the end of that fiscal year.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 66-8-101