1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 231

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 245
Sponsored By:
Delegates Campbell, McIntosh, and Rosenberg
Entitled:
Crimes - Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle - Penalty

Synopsis:

Increasing the maximum term of imprisonment for knowingly and willfully taking a motor vehicle out of the lawful custody, control, or use of the owner without the owner's consent from imprisonment for up to 5 years to imprisonment for up to 15 years.

Legislative History

House Action
1/19
First Reading Judiciary
1/24
Hearing 2/6 at 1:00 p.m.
2/12
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate James W. Campbell, District 42
Delegate Maggie L. McIntosh, District 42
Delegate Samuel I. Rosenberg, District 42
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES, SENTENCES
MOTOR VEHICLES - GENERAL -see also- ABANDONED VEHICLES
PENALTIES
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
THEFT
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 342A )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available