HOUSE BILL 1119

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Delegate Cole

Entitled:

Crimes - Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel While Intoxicated or Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs, or Controlled Dangerous Substances - Penalties

Synopsis:

Increasing the maximum penalty for causing the death of a person as the result of negligent driving, operation, or control of a motor vehicle or vessel while intoxicated, intoxicated per se, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or controlled dangerous substances to 20 years' imprisonment or a fine of $10,000 or both.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/11

First Reading Judiciary

2/16

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

3/6

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ACCIDENTS

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING

HOMICIDE -see also- MANSLAUGHTER; MURDER

MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.

PENALTIES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 388A )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered