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HB1394Introduced in the House of Delegates

Criminal Law – Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel – Restitution to Child (Bentley’s Law)

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Susan McComas, District 34

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requiring a person to pay certain restitution to a child if the person violated the prohibition against operating a motor vehicle or vessel while impaired or under the influence resulting in the death of the child's parent or guardian; and establishing requirements and procedures for the determination and payment of restitution under the Act.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.

March 11, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Judiciary

  2. Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Hearing canceled

  4. Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m.

  5. Hearing canceled

  6. Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.

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