SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - A soldier's death on Southwest Florida roadways, outraged the community and sparked action.

Danny Beougher was killed by a hit and run driver.

Police say Ashley East didn't have a license, was drunk and was driving a borrowed vehicle.

Now a new law has been signed by the governor to prevent this and it's already in effect.

He was told it couldn't be done, but Commissioner Bob Janes and State leaders Sen. Burt Saunders and Rep. Gary Aubuchon, helped Captain John Bunch pass the Beougher Bill.

"The fat lady has sung and the governor has signed it," said Capt. Bunch.

It would have penalized the person who lent Ashley East a vehicle, the night police say she drove drunk and killed Beougher.

"We want to make sure that this type of tragedy doesn't happen to any other family," said Senator Saunders.

Senator Saunders supported the bill in the Florida Senate, while Representative Aubuchon headed it up in the house.

"If you loan your car to someone who does not have a driver's license, and you know they don't have a driver's license, then you will lose your license for one year. Plus there is a small fine and potential for jail time. I think folks will think twice before loaning their car," said Sen. Saunders.

"It was wonderful that Captain Bunch came forward with it. Part of being successful in the legislature is having a passion. He brought forth the passion and the desire to get this done. His timing was excellent as he approached us coming right into the legislative session and it feels wonderful that we were able to accomplish that," said Rep. Aubuchon.

Capt. Bunch says he did it for the Beougher's and the safety of your family. "This will prevent people from indiscriminately loan their car to an unlicensed driver who is an accident ready to happen," said Capt. Bunch.