MD SB68 | 2024 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB44
Note: Carry Over of previous SB252
Note: Carry Over of previous SB252
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 10 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-15 - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 10 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-15 - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Providing that a person charged with reckless or negligent driving must appear in court and may not prepay the fine if the reckless or negligent driving contributed to an accident that resulted in the death of another person, unless a court for good cause shown waives the requirement to appear.
Title
Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation (Sherry's and Christian's Law)
Sponsors
| Sen. Mary Carozza [R] | Sen. Dawn Gile [D] | Sen. J.B. Jennings [R] | Sen. Katherine Klausmeier [D] |
| Sen. Ron Watson [D] | Sen. Chris West [R] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-15 | Senate | Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2024-01-10 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
| 2023-10-31 | Senate | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
SB68 (Carry Over) 2024-01-15 - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m.
SB252 (Carry Over) 2023-03-22 - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.
HB1335 (Crossfiled) 2024-02-10 - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
SB252 (Carry Over) 2023-03-22 - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.
HB1335 (Crossfiled) 2024-02-10 - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 21 | 901.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0068?ys=2024RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0068f.pdf |
