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MD SB44

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Carozza

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires mandatory court appearance for persons charged with reckless or negligent driving that contributes to an accident resulting in another person's death
  • Prohibits prepayment of fines for these fatal accident charges, eliminating the option to resolve the matter without appearing before a judge
  • Allows courts to waive the appearance requirement for good cause shown, permitting the defendant to enter a guilty plea and prepay the fine
  • Reckless driving convictions remain punishable by fines up to $1,000
  • 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

Referred Judiciary

2/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/21/2025
Judicial Proceedings1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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