Introduced
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To eliminate a requirement that the prosecution in a hit-and-run case must show proof that the driver of a fleeing vehicle had knowledge that he or she had actually injured another person. Instead, the prosecution would only need to show that the person knew or should have known that he or she was involved in an accident.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To make an exception to the requirement that a person not leave the scene of an accident if there is a reasonable and honest belief that remaining there will result in further harm, and if the person immediately reports the accident to the nearest or most convenient police agency.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)
To eliminate a requirement that the prosecution in a hit-and-run case must show proof that the driver of a fleeing vehicle had knowledge that he or she had actually injured another person. Instead, the prosecution would only need to show that the person knew or should have known that he or she was involved in an accident.
