SENATE BILL 563

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Senator Jimeno

Entitled:

Motor Vehicles - Negligence - Penalties

Synopsis:

Making it a misdemeanor to cause the death of another person by the negligent operation of a motor vehicle; and imposing a penalty of a fine of up to $1,000 and a term of imprisonment of up to 6 months or both.

Legislative History

Senate Action

1/31

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/4

Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

2/5

Hearing cancelled

Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

2/6

Hearing cancelled

Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

3/11

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

DEATH -see also- WRONGFUL DEATH

MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED VEH; OFF-RD. VEH.; TRUCK

NEGLIGENCE

PENALTIES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 388D )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)