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.

Janet Hinds

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