SENATE BILL 149

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Senator Dorman

Entitled:

Homicide by Negligent Driving of a Motor Vehicle or Vessel

Synopsis:

Making it a misdemeanor for a person to cause the death of another as the result of the person's negligent driving, operation, or control of a motor vehicle or vessel; and imposing maximum penalties of a $500 fine or imprisonment for 180 days or both for this offense; and making the Act applicable only to persons convicted of offenses after the effective date of the Act.

Legislative History

Senate Action

1/15

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

1/17

Hearing 1/24 at 1:00 p.m.

2/5

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ACCIDENTS

BOATS AND SHIPS

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES, SENTENCES

MOTOR VEHICLES - GENERAL -see also- ABANDONED VEHICLES

MURDER

NEGLIGENCE

PENALTIES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 388C )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available