Mandating restitution to children of victims of negligent homicide or driving under the influence causing death
Maddy summaryHB 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.
In committee Feb 12, 2025
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