2009 House Bill 4958

Increase penalties for harming vulnerable roadway user

Introduced in the House

May 19, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Marty Knollenberg (R-41)

To authorize enhanced penalties for a motorist who commits a moving violation that causes injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user, meaning a pedestrian or person using a non-motorized device like a bicycle or skateboard. The additional penalties would be $1,000 and one year in prison for causing an injury, and up to 15 years and $7,500 for a death.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 22, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 9, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Gabe Leland (D-10)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 73 to 31 (details)

To authorize enhanced penalties for a motorist who commits a moving violation that causes injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user, meaning a pedestrian or person using a non-motorized device like a bicycle or skateboard. The additional penalties would be $1,000 and 180 days in prison for causing an injury, and up to 15 years and $7,500 for a death caused by reckless driving.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 10, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Transportation