Illinois HB1854 mandates child support for victims of fatal DUIs and imposes escalating penalties for repeat DUI offenders.

HB1854 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to require courts to order child support for any child of a victim killed by an aggravated DUI offender. The court must consider various factors to determine the support amount. The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act is also amended to allow the Office of the Attorney General to enforce these child support orders. HB1854 further increases penalties for repeat DUI offenses, including mandatory fines and community service, with escalating severity for subsequent violations.

Illinois HB1854 mandates child support for victims of fatal DUIs and imposes escalating penalties for repeat DUI offenders.

HB1854 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to require courts to order child support for any child of a victim killed by an aggravated DUI offender. The court must consider various factors to determine the support amount. The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act is also amended to allow the Office of the Attorney General to enforce these child support orders. HB1854 further increases penalties for repeat DUI offenses, including mandatory fines and community service, with escalating severity for subsequent violations.