Relates to the statute of limitations for leaving the scene of an accident which resulted in the death of another person

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Enacts "Pete's law"; provides that a prosecution for a hit-and-run which results in the death of a victim may be commenced at any time.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Apr 24, 2026
Last action: Apr 24, 2026 — REFERRED TO CODES
Session: 2025-2026
Momentum: 38 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 5%, measured from NY's completed sessions
Momentum -3 38/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 175 days quiet

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