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MD HB361

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robin Grammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires persons charged with reckless or negligent driving that contributes to an accident resulting in death to appear in court and prohibits prepaying the fine

  • Courts may waive the appearance requirement for good cause shown, allowing the person to enter a guilty plea and prepay the fine instead

  • Reckless driving conviction carries a fine not exceeding $1,000

  • Amends Section 21-901.1 of the Maryland Transportation Article

  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation (Sherry and Christian's Law)

Accidents

Last Action

Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/16/2025

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