The Tennessee General Assembly has passed a bill that will require drunken drivers to pay child support if they cause an accident killing someone who is a parent or legal guardian.

Tennessee state Rep. Mark Hall introduced House Bill 1834 requiring convicted DUI drivers to pay child support until the child reaches 18 years of age and has graduated from high school.

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