SENATE BILL 696

Sponsored By:

Senator Haines

Entitled:

Criminal Law - Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel - Penalties

Synopsis:

Increasing the penalties for the crimes of homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol, homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by drugs, and homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action

2/10

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/12

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

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Boats and Ships

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.

Drunk and Drugged Driving

Homicide -see also- Manslaughter; Murder

Motor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.

Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Criminal Law

( 2-503 , 2-504 , 2-505 , 2-506 )

Documents

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered