SENATE BILL 231

Sponsored By:

Senators Forehand, Mooney, and Jimeno

Entitled:

Homicide by Negligent Driving

Synopsis:

Establishing the crime of homicide by negligent driving; providing for specified penalties; and providing for the assessment of 12 points by the Motor Vehicle Administration for a conviction for the crime of homicide by negligent driving.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

1/27

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/2

Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.

3/13

Withdrawn

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17

Senator Philip C. Jimeno, District 31

Senator Alexander X. Mooney, District 3

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ACCIDENTS

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

DRIVERS' LICENSES

HOMICIDE -see also- MANSLAUGHTER; MURDER

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

MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION

PENALTIES

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 388D )

Transportation

( 16-402 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered