S478Introduced in the Senate
Requires court to order financial support for child if child's parent or guardian is killed by drunk driver.
Introduced by Owen Henry, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires court to order financial support for child if child's parent or guardian is killed by drunk driver.
Where it stands
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
October 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary Committee: Reported with Amendments · October 15, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Testa | 1 | Yes |
| Troy Singleton | 7 | Yes |
| Vin Gopal | 11 | Yes |
| Robert Smith | 17 | Yes |
| Jon Bramnick | 21 | Yes |
| Nicholas Scutari | 22 | Yes |
| Anthony M. Bucco | 25 | Yes |
| Renee Burgess | 28 | Yes |
| Brian Stack | 33 | Yes |
| Joseph Lagana | 38 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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