Galinger, who had recently graduated from the police academy at that time, had gone out to inspect a manhole cover that was overflowing with water when he was killed.

Hinds fled the scene at the time of the tragedy, making it impossible for authorities to determine her blood alcohol content. However, police obtained footage from the bar Hinds visited and determined that she had consumed five drinks over a four-hour span before getting in the car.

Hinds was sentenced to 11 years in prison for killing Galinger, a father of two children. Galinger’s family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Hinds and the bar that served her, as well as the city of Chattanooga for failing to maintain its manhole cover. According to NewsChannel 9, documents show that Chattanooga officials knew about the overflowing sewer line and the danger it posed.

The family, which was initially seeking $25 million, now plans to double their request after the sentencing.

According to The Center Square, House Bill 1834 passed the House unanimously on Feb. 28. A slightly amended version, changing an apostrophe in the language, passed the Senate unanimously on Wednesday. The measure will now head to the desk of Gov. Bill Lee.

“What this amendment will do is require the person who has been convicted of a DUI to be financially responsible for the minor children who survive the parent who was killed,” Sen. Mike Bell, who is sponsoring the bill, said.