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2023 SESSION
SB 1288 Wrongful death; death of parent or guardian of child resulting from driving under the influence.
Introduced by: Bill DeSteph | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Wrongful death; death of parent or guardian of child resulting from driving under the influence; child support. Provides that in 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.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/23 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23103230D
- 01/10/23 Senate: Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
- 01/18/23 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Judiciary (14-Y 0-N)