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.

Introduced 1988-06-15· Sponsored by Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.(1988-06-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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