Hit and run-responsibility and penalties.
AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; increasing penalties for failing to stop where an accident involves serious bodily injury or death; adding a knowledge requirement for specified failing to stop offenses; providing clarifying amendments; providing definitions; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.
HB0111 aims to strengthen laws around hit-and-run incidents that result in serious bodily injury or death. If passed, the bill would increase penalties for drivers who fail to stop and render aid after such accidents. It would also require drivers to know they've hit someone for certain offenses to be applicable, adding a knowledge requirement to these cases.
The bill would affect anyone involved in hit-and-run accidents resulting in serious injury or death. It would mean harsher penalties for those who fail to stop and help, providing an incentive for drivers to take responsibility for their actions.
HB0111 was introduced on February 3, 2025, and passed through the House Judiciary Committee on February 7. It was passed by the House on February 12 and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 13. However, as of March 3, 2025, the bill has failed in the Senate Judiciary Committee.