An Act relative to the head injury treatment services trust fund
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create a trust fund specifically for head injury treatment services. It directs that fines collected from individuals convicted of texting while driving be deposited into this fund. The goal is to provide dedicated resources for treating people who have suffered head injuries, potentially improving access to care and support.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund.
- Directs fines from texting while driving convictions to the trust fund.
- The fund will be used to support head injury treatment services.
- The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee.
Who is affected
- Individuals who suffer head injuries
- Texting while driving offenders
- Healthcare providers specializing in head injury treatment
- Motorists
- The general public
Notable changes
- Creates a new funding source specifically for head injury treatment.
- Links fines from a specific offense (texting while driving) to this new fund.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
William J. Driscoll Jr.
Cosponsors
William J. Driscoll Jr.
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