MD HB352 | 2020 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future HB855
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 28-9)
Status: Introduced on January 20 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-06 - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 20 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-06 - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting a person from causing a life-threatening injury to another as a result of the person's driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle or vessel in a criminally negligent manner; exempting certain conduct that results in a life-threatening injury to another; and establishing a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both for a violation of the Act.
Title
Criminal Law - Life-Threatening Injury Involving a Motor Vehicle or Vessel - Criminal Negligence (Wade's Law)
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-06 | House | Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2020-02-04 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2020-01-22 | House | Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
| 2020-01-20 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
HB352 (Carry Over) 2020-02-06 - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
SB29 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-16 - Referred Judiciary
SB29 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-16 - Referred Judiciary
Subjects
Boats and Ships
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Injury
Motor Vehicle Operation
Motor Vehicles
Negligence
Penalties and Sentences
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Injury
Motor Vehicle Operation
Motor Vehicles
Negligence
Penalties and Sentences
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 3 | 212.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0352?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0352f.pdf |
