HOUSE BILL 421

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Delegates Hutchins and J. Kelly

Entitled:

Reckless Endangerment - Use of Motor Vehicle - Exceptions

Synopsis:

Including in the crime of reckless endangerment the use of a motor vehicle to avoid apprehension or detention by a law enforcement officer or a security officer acting within the scope of employment.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/10

First Reading Judiciary

2/16

Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.

3/22

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Thomas E. Hutchins, District 28

Delegate James M. Kelly, District 9B

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPT. OF

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

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 12A-2 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered