SB 5790.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Revises provisions relating to vehicular assault.

     Declares that a person is guilty of vehicular assault if he or she operates or drives any vehicle:

     (1) In a reckless manner and causes substantial bodily harm to another; or

     (2) While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as defined by RCW 46.61.502, and causes substantial bodily harm to another; or

     (3) With disregard for the safety of others and causes substantial bodily harm to another.

     Provides that vehicular assault is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

     Declares that, as used in this act, "substantial bodily harm" has the same meaning as in RCW 9A.04.110.