S 1189
An Act to address leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death aka Katie Brienzo's Law
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Bill overview
This bill, known as Katie Brienzo’s Law, aims to strengthen penalties for individuals who leave the scene of a traffic accident resulting in a fatality. It seeks to increase the potential criminal charges and fines for those responsible, ensuring greater accountability and justice for victims and their families. The legislation responds to a specific case and seeks to prevent similar tragedies by deterring reckless behavior. Currently, the bill failed in the Massachusetts legislature.
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Primary sponsor
Mark C. Montigny
Cosponsor
Mark C. Montigny
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