Bill > HB267

This bill, the Riley Gaines Act, revises fees and standards for driver improvement programs and introduces new restitution requirements for certain DUI-related homicides. Specifically, it increases the fee for defensive driving courses from $95.00 to $125.00 and consolidates the fees for DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs into a single $395.00 charge, while also allowing for remote participation in these programs. Furthermore, for individuals aged 18 or older convicted of homicide by vehicle due to driving under the influence, the bill mandates that courts order restitution to the minor children of the deceased victim, providing financial assistance until the child turns 18 or graduates high school, with the amount determined by various factors including the child's needs and the surviving parent's resources.