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MD HB686
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Williams
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AI Summary
- Explicitly classifies eluding police resulting in death as a felony under Maryland law
- Reduces the maximum prison sentence for a first offense from 10 years to 5 years when eluding police results in another person's death
- Adds a new penalty tier for second or subsequent offenses resulting in death: up to 10 years imprisonment or $5,000 fine or both
- Maintains existing penalties for other eluding offenses: up to 1 year for first offense, 2 years for repeat offenses, and 3 years when bodily injury or a crime of violence is involved
- Takes effect October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Vehicle Laws - Eluding Police - Penalties (Zoey's Law)
Death
Last Action
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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