The bill establishes a requirement for individuals convicted of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence to provide child support for any minor children of the victim. Specifically, if the victim was a parent of a minor child, the court is mandated to order the defendant to pay restitution in the form of reasonable and necessary support for each child until they reach 18 years of age and graduate from high school. The court will consider various factors when determining the amount of support, including the child's age, financial needs, and the resources of the surviving parent or guardian.
Additionally, the bill outlines that support payments will be made to the surviving parent or guardian and enforced as a judgment of restitution. If the defendant is incarcerated and unable to pay, they will have one year after release to begin payments and establish a plan for any arrears. The bill also includes provisions regarding civil actions brought by the surviving parent or guardian, stating that if a civil judgment is obtained before the court orders restitution, the restitution will not be ordered. If a civil judgment is obtained after the restitution order, the restitution amount will be offset by the judgment amount.