An Act to address leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death aka Katie Brienzo's Law

This bill, known as Katie Brienzo's Law, amends Massachusetts laws to increase penalties for drivers who leave the scene of an accident resulting in a death. Specifically, it raises the minimum prison term for this offense from one year to two and a half years and adjusts the corresponding fine range. The changes directly affect individuals charged with hit-and-run incidents involving fatalities by making the legal consequences more severe. This legislative update aims to strengthen accountability for drivers who fail to remain at the scene after a fatal crash.