Existing law authorizes the recovery of punitive damages in certain actions where the defendant caused an injury by the operation of a motor vehicle after willfully consuming or using alcohol or another substance, knowing that he or she would thereafter operate the motor vehicle. (NRS 42.010) Section 1 of this bill removes the requirement that, before consuming or using alcohol or another substance, the defendant knew that he or she would thereafter operate the motor vehicle. Section 2 of this bill provides that the provisions of this bill become effective and apply to all actions pending or filed on or after July 1, 2023, the effective date of this bill.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 42.010
As Enrolled: 42.010
BDR: 42.010