Wrongful death; death of parent or guardian of a child resulting from driving under the influence. (HB136)
Introduced By
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Wrongful death; death of the parent or guardian of a child resulting from driving under the influence; child support. Provides that any action for death by wrongful act where the defendant, as a result of driving a motor vehicle or operating a watercraft under the influence, unintentionally caused the death of another person who was the parent or legal guardian of a child, the person who has custody of such child may petition the court to order that the defendant pay child support. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/07/2022 | Committee |
| 01/07/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101829D |
| 01/07/2022 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/28/2022 | Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #2 |
| 01/31/2022 | Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (5-Y 0-N) |
| 02/07/2022 | Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice (20-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
I'm extremely happy to see this bill, as many know by televised and podcasts and radio it's been my goal to make Bentley's Law nationwide, I'm glad families will get the compensation they deserve, a little upset that the name Bentley's Law has been taken out. I don't believe in coincidences. I do appreciate everyone who's working very hard on this bill and hope to see it passed in every state, hopefully named as it's been broadcast as, : Bentley's Law, " This bill is much needed, I believe it's a step in the right direction when combating driving under the influence.
Accidents, not coincidence, sorry, I don't believe in Accidents when it comes to driving under the influence because every person knows what could possibly happen.