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MD HB1186
Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation
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Introduced
02/07/2020
02/07/2020
In Committee
02/07/2020
02/07/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing that a person charged with reckless or negligent driving that contributes to an accident that results in the death of another person must appear in court and may not prepay the fine.
AI Summary
This bill requires individuals charged with reckless or negligent driving that contributes to an accident resulting in another person's death to appear in court and prohibits them from prepaying the fine. The bill amends the existing law on reckless and negligent driving in Maryland, adding these new provisions for cases where the driver's actions lead to a fatality. The existing law already defines reckless driving as operating a motor vehicle with wanton or willful disregard for the safety of others, and negligent driving as careless or imprudent driving that endangers property or someone's life or person.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (on 02/10/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1186?ys=2020RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb1186f.pdf |
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