The bill amends Section 12-25-20 of the General Laws in Chapter 12-25, titled "Criminal Injuries Compensation," to include additional offenses eligible for compensation under the crime victim compensation program. Specifically, it allows victims of hit-and-run incidents who suffer serious bodily injury or death to recover compensation. The new language explicitly states that the chapter applies to offenses involving a failure to stop by a driver in circumstances resulting in serious bodily injury or death, as defined in 31-26-1. This act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7585: 12-25-20