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Free Enterprise
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Digest
HB 1789 proposes to enhance the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in specific circumstances. It upgrades the offense to a first-degree felony if the defendant caused the death of multiple persons during the same criminal transaction or in other conditions specified by existing law. The legislation clarifies that it applies only to offenses committed on or after its effective date, which is set for September 1, 2025.
Author
Stan Gerdes
Contact the Author
Rep. Stan Gerdes
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0682
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.604
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