BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5841

SB 5841: DUI/financial support

Requiring individuals convicted of offenses related to driving under the influence to pay financial support to minor children and dependents when the offense results in the death or disability of a parent.

Summary

  • Allows a court to order additional restitution in the form of financial support for a minor until the age of 18 when a person is sentenced for a crime involving driving under the influence that results in the death or permanent disability of the parent or guardian of a minor.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5841), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 19, 2024
  3. Passed SenateFeb 1, 2024
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
John Lovick (D-44)
Introduced
January 8, 2024 in the Senate
Last action
March 7, 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5841, SSB 5841

AN ACT Relating to requiring individuals convicted of offenses related to driving under the influence to pay financial support to minor children and dependents when the offense results in the death or disability of a parent;

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 1, 2024
Version voted on: SSB 5841
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 5841)
  2. First reading, referred to Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry. (SSB 5841)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5841)
  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5841)
  5. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5841)
  6. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  7. Placed on second reading consent calendar. (SSB 5841)
  8. Placed on second reading consent calendar.
  9. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5841)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  11. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5841)
  12. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  13. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
  14. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5841 in other sessions

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