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MD HB360
Reckless and Negligent Driving – Death of Another – Must–Appear Violation (Sherry’s and Christian’s Law)
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Introduced
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
In Committee
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation (Sherry’s and Christian’s Law) FOR the purpose of 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; and generally relating to reckless and negligent driving. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Transportation Section 21-901.1 Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Reckless and Negligent Driving – Death of Another – Must–Appear Violation (Sherry's and Christian's Law)," aims to amend the existing Maryland Transportation law. The key provisions are:
1) A person charged with reckless or negligent driving that contributes to an accident resulting in another person's death must appear in court and cannot prepay the fine.
2) The existing law is being amended to include this new requirement, while the maximum fine for a reckless driving violation remains $1,000.
3) The bill will take effect on October 1, 2023.
The purpose of this bill is to address reckless and negligent driving that leads to fatal accidents, requiring the charged individual to appear in court rather than simply paying a fine. This change aims to hold such drivers more accountable for their actions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (28)
Kathy Szeliga (R)*,
Chris Adams (R),
Carl Anderton (R),
Steve Arentz (R),
Terry Baker (R),
Christopher Bouchat (R),
Jason Buckel (R),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Barrie Ciliberti (R),
Frank Conaway (D),
Mark Fisher (R),
April Fleming Miller (R),
Jeff Ghrist (R),
Robin Grammer (R),
Mike Griffith (R),
Wayne Hartman (R),
Terri Hill (D),
Jim Hinebaugh (R),
Kevin Hornberger (R),
Bob Long (R),
Susan McComas (R),
Todd Morgan (R),
Ryan Nawrocki (R),
Charles Otto (R),
Teresa Reilly (R),
April Rose (R),
Stuart Schmidt (R),
Chris Tomlinson (R),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 2/8/2023 ) (on 02/08/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0360?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0360f.pdf |
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