SB 304 Nevada Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Revises provisions relating to the crime of vehicular homicide. (BDR 43-370)

SB 304 removes a requirement that a person must have previously been convicted of at least three offenses to be charged with vehicular homicide in Nevada. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statute 484C.130 to eliminate this prior conviction element, meaning prosecutors no longer need to prove three prior convictions for a vehicular homicide charge. The law now focuses solely on whether the defendant was driving under the influence (including alcohol, controlled substances, or other prohibited substances) and proximately caused a death. This change directly affects individuals charged with vehicular homicide in Nevada, streamlining the legal standard for such cases.

Issues: ✗ Criminal Justice

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

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Governor

Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2025

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MODERATE

This bill significantly broadens Nevada's vehicular homicide law by removing the requirement that a driver must have three prior convictions to be charged with vehicular homicide. It also adds a new felony charge for causing substantial bodily harm (rather than death) while driving under the influence, with stricter penalties including a minimum 2-year prison sentence. Additionally, the bill expands driver license revocation periods for various traffic and criminal offenses.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of vehicular homicide to apply to drivers with fewer prior offenses and adds a new category of offense for causing serious bodily injury rather than death.

ELIGIBILITY

Removed the requirement that a person must have three prior convictions to be charged with vehicular homicide.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new felony charge for causing substantial bodily harm while driving under the influence, with a minimum 2-year prison sentence and fines of $2,000-$5,000.

ENFORCEMENT

Extended driver license revocation periods for various traffic violations, DUI offenses, and criminal convictions.

SCOPE

Updated the Legislative Counsel's Digest to reflect the expanded scope of the bill, including the new bodily harm provision.

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Committee

May 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

From committee: Do pass. Placed on General File. Taken from General File. Placed on Secretary's desk.

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Apr 22, 2025

Upper · Passed

From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint. To committee.

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Apr 17, 2025

Upper · Passed

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. Placed on Second Reading File. Notice of eligibility for exemption. Read second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 246.) Taken from General File. Re-referred to Committee on Finance. Exemption effective. To printer.

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Mar 11, 2025

Upper · Passed

From printer. To committee.

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5 primary · 3 co-sponsors