2015 Senate Bill 421

Make it a crime to not pull over for ambulance

Introduced in the Senate

June 30, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-23)

To make it a crime subject to 90 days is jail to not yield the right of way and pull over at the approach of an emergency vehicle with its flashing lights and siren activated. Under current law this is a civil offense subject to fines of $100 to $250. Also, to authorize up to 15 years in prison if the failure to yield costs the life of emergency personnel, and two years if it causes an injury.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 29, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 21, 2015

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 21, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice