The bill amends sections 2903.06 and 2903.08 of the Revised Code to expand the types of vehicles that can be involved in vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. It adds definitions for "under-speed vehicle," "motorized bicycle or moped," "motor-driven cycle or motor scooter," and "all-purpose vehicle" to the existing list, which includes motor vehicles, motorcycles, and other types of vehicles. The bill also addresses offenses committed in construction zones, establishing specific legal considerations for reckless operation and speeding in these areas.

Furthermore, the bill outlines penalties for aggravated vehicular homicide and vehicular assault, including mandatory prison terms and license suspensions based on the offender's prior convictions and the nature of the offense. It categorizes aggravated vehicular homicide as a felony of varying degrees, while vehicular homicide and vehicular manslaughter are classified as misdemeanors or felonies depending on similar criteria. The legislation aims to enhance public safety by holding offenders accountable for serious physical harm caused while operating a broader range of vehicles, and it consolidates and updates the legal framework by repealing the existing sections 2903.06 and 2903.08.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2903.06, 2903.08