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Legislation


2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1119

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegate Cole
Entitled:
Crimes - Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel While Intoxicated or Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs, or Controlled Dangerous Substances - Penalties

Synopsis:

Increasing the maximum penalty for causing the death of a person as the result of negligent driving, operation, or control of a motor vehicle or vessel while intoxicated, intoxicated per se, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or controlled dangerous substances to 20 years' imprisonment or a fine of $10,000 or both.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/11
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/1 at 1:00 p.m.
3/6
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ACCIDENTS
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING
HOMICIDE -see also- MANSLAUGHTER; MURDER
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.
PENALTIES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 388A )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered
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