MOTOR VEHICLE CRIMES & PENALTIES

Summary

The measure upgrades crimes involving deaths or serious injuries caused by cars, making intoxicated homicide a second‑degree felony and adding a new fourth‑degree felony for negligent homicide. It also adds extra prison time for repeat DWI offenders and earmarks $250,000 for a statewide campaign on careless and reckless driving. The changes target drivers who cause harm while impaired or violating traffic laws.

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