SENATE BILL 703

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes Prior Year Introduction As: HB 313/98 - JUD Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 949

Sponsored By:

Senator Collins (Baltimore County Administration)

Entitled:

Unlawful Taking of Vehicle - Theft Offenses - Preclusion

Synopsis:

Clarifying that prosecution of a person for the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle does not preclude prosecution of that person for theft of a motor vehicle; providing that if a person is convicted of both theft and the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle for the same act or transaction, the conviction for the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle shall merge for specified purposes into the conviction of theft; and increasing the maximum penalties for the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle to a fine of $5,000 or imprisonment for 10 years or both.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/19

First Reading Senate Rules

2/25

Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

3/22

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Michael J. Collins, District 6

Baltimore County Administration

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

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

THEFT -see also- SHOPLIFTING

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 342 , 342A )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered