2026 Regular Session
HB1394
Criminal Law – Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel – Restitution to Child (Bentley’s Law)
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.
Legislative progress
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Committee referrals
February 13, 2026 · House
Judiciary
Instrument history
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This is the complete recorded action history in the current source package. Highlighted entries are marked as significant by the source. A roll-call link appears only when a vote-like action has one unambiguous same-day chamber vote.
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House Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.
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House Hearing canceled
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House Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m.
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House Hearing canceled
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House Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
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House First Reading Judiciary