Vehicles: leaving the scene of an accident.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill tightens penalties for drivers who leave the scene of a crash, especially when death occurs, and adds a reporting requirement on a school‑based mental‑health grant program. It affects anyone who causes a vehicle accident and the state agency that administers the grant, aiming to deter hit‑and‑run behavior and improve oversight of mental‑health funding.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 15, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 29, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 14, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Apr 14, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. Apr 29, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Mar 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
5. Mar 19, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
6. Mar 19, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
7. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
8. Feb 19, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Alanis · sponsor

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