Bill > H3407

This bill establishes a public memorial program to commemorate victims of fatal car crashes or vehicular homicides on public roadways. It defines a "memorial marker" as a marker on a public road honoring those who died due to a crash caused by a driver or homicide, and a "qualified relative" as an immediate family member or domestic partner of the deceased. A "supporting jurisdiction" refers to the division of highways or any local government responsible for placing these markers. The bill allows a qualified relative to request a memorial marker for incidents occurring on or after January 1, 2013, with the supporting jurisdiction having the final say on approval. Requests will be denied if any qualified relative opposes the marker, or if false information was provided. The markers will display "In Memory of (victim's name)" and the date of the incident, and can memorialize multiple victims from the same event or subsequent deaths in close proximity. Markers will be maintained for at least one year, and supporting jurisdictions can relocate them for safety or other reasons, or place them at alternate locations. The division of highways must obtain consent from cities or towns before placing markers within their limits, and fees for fabrication, installation, and maintenance can be covered by public funds or charged to the relative, not exceeding actual costs. The division of highways will also establish rules for implementing this program.