Increase penalties for drivers who leave the scene of a fatal accident.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Leo’s Law?
The bill H.R. 7693 sits in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce as of June 24, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and die in this stage. No action has occurred on this legislation since February 24, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Leo’s Law (H.R. 7693 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1805 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1805 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.