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MD SB364

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jack Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum prison sentence for manslaughter by vehicle or vessel from 10 years to 20 years for first-time offenders, with fines up to $5,000

  • Doubles the maximum prison sentence for repeat offenders from 15 years to 30 years, with fines up to $10,000

  • Prior convictions that trigger enhanced penalties include DUI, homicide by vehicle while impaired, and equivalent offenses from other states or federal jurisdictions

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Criminal Law - Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Increased Penalties (Jamari's Law)

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Hearing 1/31 at 10:00 a.m.

1/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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