2006 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1057

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 546
Sponsored By:
Delegates Shank, McComas, and Smigiel
Entitled:
Criminal Law - Reckless Endangerment - Use of a Motor Vehicle

Synopsis:

Providing that the prohibition against recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another does not apply to conduct involving the use of a motor vehicle if the exclusive proof of the reckless conduct would constitute a violation of specified provisions of law that prohibit driving while under the influence, of alcohol, or driving while impaired by any drug, a combination of drugs, or a combination of alcohol and drugs.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/9
First Reading Judiciary
2/15
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Christopher B. Shank, District 2B
Delegate Susan K. McComas, District 35B
Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr., District 36

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

AGGRESSIVE DRIVING
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law
( 3-204 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered