HR 4828 · 100th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
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.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.(1988-06-20)
Plain Language Summary
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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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