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Bill102th CongressFiled Jan 14, 1991Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 113

Drunk Driving Child Protection Act of 1991

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Jul 25, 1991)

Drunk Driving Child Protection Act of 1991 - Amends the Assimilative Crimes Statute to require the punishment for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a drug or alcohol to include, in addition to any term of imprisonment under State law, imprisonment for one year, or if serious bodily injury of a minor is caused, five years, or if death of a minor is caused, ten years, and/or a fine of up to $1,000 if: (1) a minor (other than the offender) was in the motor vehicle during the offense; and (2) applicable State law does not provide for such additional penalties.

Requires the same additional Federal penalties for operating a common carrier under the influence of drugs or alcohol if a minor is present.

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the courts, in making determinations regarding child custody and visitation rights, should consider the drunk driving history of persons involved.

What just happenedJul 30, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 30, 1991CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  2. Jul 26, 1991IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jul 26, 1991FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Jul 25, 1991Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  5. Jul 25, 1991Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  6. May 23, 1991Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 94.

  7. May 23, 1991Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  8. May 23, 1991Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. May 23, 1991Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Jan 14, 1991IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Jan 14, 1991IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedJul 25, 199135

Drunk Driving Child Protection Act of 1991 - Amends the Assimilative Crimes Statute to require the punishment for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a drug or alcohol to include, in addition to any term of imprisonment under State law, imprisonment for one year, or if serious bodily injury of a minor is caused, five years, or if death of a minor is caused, ten years, and/or a fine of up to $1,000 if: (1) a minor (other than the offender) was in the motor vehicle during the offense; and (2) applicable State law does not provide for such additional penalties.

Requires the same additional Federal penalties for operating a common carrier under the influence of drugs or alcohol if a minor is present.

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the courts, in making determinations regarding child custody and visitation rights, should consider the drunk driving history of persons involved.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 23, 199101

Drunk Driving Child Protection Act of 1991 - Amends the Assimilative Crimes Statute to require the punishment for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a drug or alcohol to include, in addition to any term of imprisonment under State law, imprisonment for one year, or if serious bodily injury of a minor is caused, five years, or if death of a minor is caused, ten years, and/or a fine of up to $1,000 if: (1) a minor (other than the offender) was in the motor vehicle during the offense; and (2) applicable State law does not provide for such additional penalties.

Requires the same additional Federal penalties for operating a common carrier under the influence of drugs or alcohol if a minor is present.

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the courts, in making determinations regarding child custody and visitation rights, should consider the drunk driving history of persons involved.

Introduced in SenateJan 14, 199100

Drunk Driving Child Protection Act of 1990 - Amends the Assimilative Crimes Statute to require the imposition of a Federal penalty (if not already imposed by a State) of one year imprisonment and a $1,000 fine in addition to any term of imprisonment under State law for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol if a non-driving minor was present in the vehicle at the time of the offense.

Amends the common carrier provisions of the Federal criminal code to increase the penalty for operating a common carrier under the influence of drugs or alcohol if a non-driving minor is present in the vehicle by up to one year's imprisonment and/or an additional $1,000 fine.

Drunk Driving Child Protection Act of 1991 — Informed