❌ HB336
Enact the Sam Knisley Family Support Act
Summary
The bill requires felony offenders convicted of OVI-caused aggravated vehicular homicide to pay child maintenance to the surviving parent or guardian of any minor child of the victim. It allows for child maintenance to be awarded in wrongful death actions if the offender is deceased and establishes procedures for payment and calculation of maintenance amounts. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the court in determining and enforcing these payments.
Rationale
The bill imposes financial obligations on offenders, which may conflict with the LP's principles of limiting government force and ensuring individual rights. The LPO's mixed alignment reflects concerns about government intervention in personal matters, but the bill's focus on restitution aligns with some of their principles.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over personal financial obligations
- Potential for overreach in enforcement of child maintenance payments
- Conflicts with principles of individual rights and personal responsibility