The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 207, seeks to amend chapter 952 of the general statutes to allow courts to mandate financial restitution from individuals who cause the death of another person while operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. Specifically, the bill enables courts to order these individuals to provide financial support to the surviving spouse or other relatives of the deceased, specifically for the benefit of the deceased's children, until those children reach the age of eighteen.

The intent of this legislation is to ensure that impaired drivers who are responsible for fatal accidents contribute to the welfare of the children left behind by their actions. By inserting provisions for financial restitution in the form of child support, the bill aims to provide a measure of financial security for the families affected by such tragic incidents. The bill does not delete any existing legal language but introduces new obligations for those convicted of causing death while driving under the influence.