2009 House Bill 4958

House Roll Call 449: Passed

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.

73 Yeas / 31 Nays
Democrat (60 Yeas / 2 Nays)
Republican (13 Yeas / 29 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (2)