§ 782.072, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 782. HOMICIDE
Vessel homicide.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) As used in this section, the term:
(a) “Unborn child” has the same meaning as in s. 775.021(5)(e).
(b) “Vessel homicide” means the killing of a human being, including the death of an unborn child caused by injury to the mother, by the operation of a vessel as defined in s. 327.02 by another in a reckless manner likely to cause the death of, or great bodily harm to, another.
(2) Vessel homicide is:
(a) A felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(b) A felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if:
1. At the time of the accident, the person knew, or should have known, that the accident occurred; and
2. The person failed to give information and render aid as required by s. 327.30(1).
This subsection does not require that the person knew that the accident resulted in injury or death.
(3) A felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if the person has a prior conviction under this section, s. 316.193(3)(c)3., s. 327.35(3)(a)3.c., or s. 782.071.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, ch. 87-20; s. 15, ch. 96-330; s. 2, ch. 99-153; s. 7, ch. 2025-121; s. 11, ch. 2025-197; s. 49, ch. 2026-14.
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Provisions in this library that the text above cites, as it prints each citation. A range cited as “ss. 61.13-61.16” links its first and last provisions.
The Florida Statutes
- § 316.193, Fla. Stat.Driving under the influence; penalties.Printed as s. 316.193(3)(c)3.
- § 327.02, Fla. Stat.Definitions.Printed as s. 327.02
- § 327.30, Fla. Stat.Collisions, accidents, and casualties.Printed as s. 327.30(1)
- § 327.35, Fla. Stat.Boating under the influence; penalties; “designated drivers.”Printed as s. 327.35(3)(a)3.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 316.193, Fla. Stat.Driving under the influence; penalties.Printed as s. 782.072
- § 327.35, Fla. Stat.Boating under the influence; penalties; “designated drivers.”Printed as s. 782.072
- § 782.071, Fla. Stat.Vehicular homicide.Printed as s. 782.072
- § 943.0584, Fla. Stat.Criminal history records ineligible for court-ordered expunction or court-ordered sealing.Printed as s. 782.072
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