Minnesota HF3854 increases penalties for criminal vehicular homicide and mandates driver education programs to instruct on these penalties.

Minnesota HF3854 increases the maximum penalty for criminal vehicular homicide to 25 years in prison or a $20,000 fine, or both. It also raises the maximum penalty to 30 years in prison or a $30,000 fine for those with a prior offense within ten years. The bill requires driver education programs to instruct on these penalties. Additionally, it appropriates $100,000 for programs to raise public awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Minnesota HF3854 increases penalties for criminal vehicular homicide and mandates driver education programs to instruct on these penalties.

Minnesota HF3854 increases the maximum penalty for criminal vehicular homicide to 25 years in prison or a $20,000 fine, or both. It also raises the maximum penalty to 30 years in prison or a $30,000 fine for those with a prior offense within ten years. The bill requires driver education programs to instruct on these penalties. Additionally, it appropriates $100,000 for programs to raise public awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol.