S.2310

Increases the penalties for a first offense of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death to a minimum 10 years in incarceration, a minimum of $10,000 and a minimum license revocation of 10 years.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Increases penalties for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.

The Matthew O'Gara Act of 2026 increases penalties for a first offense of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. The penalties include a minimum 10 years in incarceration, a minimum $10,000 fine, and a minimum 10-year license revocation. The act also increases penalties for other violations from a minimum of five years to ten years in prison. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 9

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary