A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to extend penalties for the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the transaction of the business of a common carrier to those who participate in the operation of such a vehicle, to extend such penalties to the operation of a locomotive, to increase such penalties if such operation results in serious bodily injury or death, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to revise provisions prescribing penalties for the operation of a common carrier while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Imposes existing penalties on anyone who operates, directs, or participates in the operation of a railroad car, locomotive, bus, water craft, or aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the transaction of the business of a common carrier. Establishes increased penalties to be imposed whenever such operation, direction, or participation results in death or serious bodily injury.

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Timeline

1. 15 June 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 June 1988

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 June 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 20 June 1988

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 June 1988

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Sponsors

• Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3] · R · Sponsor
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