A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to extend penalties for the operation of a locomotive, and to provide increased penalties for the operation of a common carrier, under the influence of alcohol or drugs if such operation results in serious bodily injury or death.

Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code, with respect to criminal penalties for operating a common carrier under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to: (1) provide criminal penalties for operation of those who operate a locomotive under the influence of alcohol or drugs; and (2) provide increased criminal penalties where a death or serious injury results from such operation.

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Timeline

1. 6 June 1988

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 June 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 June 1988

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Sponsors

• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
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