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SB 2493 Failed
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
Increases the penalties for reckless driving from a misdemeanor first offense to a felony, with a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of between one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five thousand dollars ($5,000).
- Chamber
- Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2026
- Last action
- Apr 9, 2026 — 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Sponsor
- Thomas Paolino R
- Session
- 2026
- Momentum
- 5 · Stalled