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MD HB264Criminal Law - Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Increased Penalties (Jamari's Law)
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Introduced
01/12/2024
01/12/2024
In Committee
01/12/2024
01/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increasing the maximum period of imprisonment for a first conviction for manslaughter by vehicle or vessel from 10 years to 20 years and for a second or subsequent conviction, or having been previously convicted for certain other crimes, from 15 years to 30 years.
AI Summary
This bill, known as Jamari's Law, increases the maximum penalties for manslaughter by vehicle or vessel. Specifically, it raises the maximum prison sentence for a first conviction from 10 to 20 years, and for a second or subsequent conviction, or if the person has been previously convicted of certain other related crimes, from 15 to 30 years. The bill also clarifies the language used in indictments or charging documents for these offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (14:30:00 2/7/2024 ) (on 02/07/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0264?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0264f.pdf |
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