The bill amends Section 12-25-20 of the General Laws in Chapter 12-25, titled "Criminal Injuries Compensation," to expand the categories of offenses eligible for compensation. It specifically allows victims of hit-and-run incidents who suffer serious bodily injury or death to receive compensation under the crime victim compensation program. The new language added includes provisions related to the failure of a driver to stop in circumstances resulting in "the serious bodily injury or the death of any person," pursuant to 31-26-1. This act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5974: 12-25-20