Bill > H1687

This bill proposes several changes to increase funding for the Head Injury Treatment Services (HITS) Trust Fund by modifying how fines from various motor vehicle and operating under the influence offenses are collected and distributed. Specifically, the bill requires that $50 of each fine collected under certain traffic offenses be deposited into the HITS Trust Fund, and establishes that 75% of fines from multiple categories of motor vehicle violations (such as operating under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or other substances) will be deposited monthly into the trust fund. Additionally, the bill increases certain assessment amounts, such as raising the assessment for operating a vehicle under the influence from $50 to $100, and mandates that 100% of this specific assessment be deposited into the HITS Trust Fund. The HITS Trust Fund is likely designed to support services and programs related to treatment and support for individuals who have suffered head injuries, and this bill aims to provide more consistent and substantial financial resources for these critical services by redirecting a significant portion of traffic-related fines into the fund.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1687