Relating to the failure of a person to remain at the scene of an accident resulting in serious injury or death, and providing penalties

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 9, 2021
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 11, 2021
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 22, 2021
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   Done: Passes the SenateMay 5, 202148–0
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   Skipped: House committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202190–3
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 24, 2021
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 16, 2021

Became SF 449 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 449 What’s a funnel?

Senate subcommittee

Named February 11, 2021. On February 18, 2021 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. Julian B. Garrett R
• Sen. Joe Bolkcom D
• Sen. Craig Johnson REmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Fiscal note

261 and the fiscal impact cannot be estimated. Under this Bill, some aggravated misdemeanor or Class D felony convictions may be increased to Class D and Class C felonies respectively if the person caused the accident. 261. The cost estimate includes operating costs incurred by the Judicial Branch, the State Public Defender, and the Department of Corrections for one conviction.

• Final Fiscal Note — Motor Vehicle Accidents, Leaving the Scene · June 15, 2021
• Death or Personal Injuries From Motor Vehicle Accident · February 25, 2021
• Motor Vehicle Accidents, Leaving the Scene · February 19, 2021

Nonpartisan cost estimates from the Legislative Services Agency’s Fiscal Services Division. The newest is first. Reading a fiscal note

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Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

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