Mandating restitution to children of victims of negligent homicide or driving under the influence causing death
HB 2196 requires courts to order restitution payments to children of victims in two specific cases: negligent homicide and driving under the influence (DUI) causing death. The bill specifies that these restitution payments cannot be counted as a "collateral source" when calculating other victim compensation, ensuring children receive full financial support. Key provisions include defining how restitution amounts are determined, requiring payment plans during incarceration, setting payment start dates after release, and adding interest for late payments. This directly affects children of victims whose parents died due to negligent driving or DUI, providing them with direct financial recovery from the offender.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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To House Judiciary
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Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 12, 2025
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To Judiciary
lower
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Brandon Steele
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