The bill amends Section 12-25-20 of the General Laws in Chapter 12-25, titled "Criminal Injuries Compensation," to include new provisions that allow victims of hit-and-run incidents, specifically those who suffer serious bodily injury or death, to receive compensation under the crime victim compensation program. The new language specifies that failure to stop by a driver in circumstances resulting in serious bodily injury or death is now included as an eligible offense. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5974: 12-25-20