Bills › 89th General Assembly
HF 524Signed by Governor · June 16, 2021
Relating to motor vehicle accidents resulting in injury or death, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable
Sponsored by the House Transportation Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 9, 2021
- Skipped: SubcommitteeSkipped
- Done: House committeeFebruary 22, 2021
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202190–3
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 24, 2021
- Done: Passes the SenateMay 5, 202148–0
- Done: To the GovernorMay 24, 2021
- Done: Signed into lawJune 16, 2021
Signed into law What’s a funnel?
What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.
Amendments · 2
1 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.
- H-1435Strike everything · filed May 5, 2021 byNever voted onAI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill with a new version that defines the duties of drivers involved in accidents and sets specific criminal penalties for failing to stop or render aid. It increases the punishment to a class "D" felony if a driver knows they caused a serious injury, and to a class "C" felony if they know they caused a death. It also adds a rule that people who suffer physical, emotional, or financial harm from such an accident are considered victims for related legal proceedings. Its wording →
- S-3119Strike everything · filed April 5, 2021 by Sen. Julian B. Garrett (R)AdoptedAI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill with a new version that defines the requirements for drivers involved in accidents causing injury or death. It sets specific criminal penalties, such as felonies, for drivers who fail to stop or who knowingly cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death. It also establishes that people who suffer physical, emotional, or financial harm from such accidents are considered victims for related legal proceedings. Its wording →May 5, 2021