Enacts "Pete's law" to allow prosecution of hit-and-run cases resulting in death at any time.
This bill, known as "Pete's Law," amends the criminal procedure law to allow prosecution for hit-and-run cases resulting in death at any time. It adds a new provision to the existing law, ensuring that such cases can be pursued regardless of the time elapsed since the incident. This change aims to provide justice for victims and their families by removing the statute of limitations for these serious offenses.
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