A bill for an act relating to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and causing injury, and providing penalties.

Summary

The bill adds a new aggravated misdemeanor for drivers who unintentionally injure another person while operating a vehicle under the influence. A second or later violation under this provision is upgraded to a class “D” felony, which carries longer prison terms and higher fines. It targets intoxicated drivers who cause injury but not serious injury, filling a gap between existing penalties for serious injury and lesser offenses.

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