Missouri Drunk Driving Bill Sparks Debate on Child Support for Victims’ Children
Cecilia Williams, whose family was devastated by a drunk driving incident, is advocating for “Bentley and Mason’s Law,” a bill named after her grandsons who lost their parents and sibling. This legislation would require individuals convicted of killing a parent while driving under the influence to pay child support to the surviving children. Senator Mike Henderson has championed the bill, which has seen previous attempts to pass, and currently faces no opposition as the family hopes for its passage this year. Versions of this law have already been enacted in six other states, with Missouri ranking high nationally for DUI cases.
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