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S 989

Establishes the offense of aggravated reckless endangerment; includes aggravated reckless endangerment as a qualified offense the court must consider and take into account for securing an order

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Borrello and 15 co-sponsors

Overview: S 989 is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate that establishes the offense of "aggravated reckless endangerment" and includes it as a factor for courts to consider when i

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Bill Summary · S 989

Overview: S 989 is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate that establishes the offense of "aggravated reckless endangerment" and includes it as a factor for courts to consider when issuing certain orders.

Purpose and Intent: The bill's main goal is to create a new criminal offense for particularly egregious acts of reckless endangerment that put others at risk of serious harm or death. It also requires courts to weigh this new offense when determining whether to issue orders such as restraining orders or protective orders.

Key Provisions:
- Defines the offense of "aggravated reckless endangerment" as engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to another person
- Mandates courts to consider aggravated reckless endangerment as a qualifying offense when deciding whether to issue certain orders, such as restraining orders or protective orders

Affected Parties and Impacts: The new criminal offense would apply to individuals who engage in reckless behavior that endangers others. Victims of such acts, as well as the general public, could benefit from the increased accountability and potential deterrence. The court system would also be affected by the new factors to weigh when issuing relevant orders.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: S 989 has been introduced in the Senate and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It will need to pass the Senate, House, and be signed by the President to become law.

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