HOUSE BILL 543

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Delegates Cryor, Amedori, Boutin, Dypski, La Vay, Pitkin, and Walkup

Entitled:

Crimes - Vehicular Manslaughter and Homicide by Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated - Penalties

Synopsis:

Requiring that a minimum fine of $5,000 be imposed upon a person convicted of manslaughter by automobile or homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while intoxicated; requiring that the mandatory minimum fine be paid over to the victim's immediate family after the fine is paid to the court; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/11

First Reading Judiciary

2/16

Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.

3/22

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Jean B. Cryor, District 15

Delegate Carmen Amedori, District 5

Delegate Charles R. Boutin, District 34

Delegate Cornell N. Dypski, District 46

Delegate Richard La Vay, District 15

Delegate Joan B. Pitkin, District 23

Delegate Mary Roe Walkup, District 36

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

BOATS AND SHIPS

DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING

FINES

HOMICIDE

MANSLAUGHTER

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

PENALTIES

VICTIMS -see also- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMP; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 388 , 388A , 388A )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered