Vehicle Laws - Accidents Resulting in Death - Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing (Danshaun's Law)
Sponsor: J. Sandy Bartlett (District 32)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Vehicle Laws - Drunk DrivingStatus: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring a police officer who detains a driver who was involved in a vehicle accident that resulted in the death of another person to require the driver to submit to certain drug and alcohol testing.
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Testimony (19)
MGA witness listFAV 18FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | BARTLETT, J. Sandy | DELEGATE | Position only |
| FAV | Spiknell, Lisa | MADD | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dixon, Lt. Ron | MD Chiefs/Sheriffs-Caroline County Sheriffs Office | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Erickson, Kurt Gregorylobbyist | Washington Regional Alcohol Program | Position only |
| FAV | Brown, Schneika | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DEZURN, DEAUNTTE | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Bartlett, Delegate Bartlettlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dezurn, Deauntte | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Dezurn, keith | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Femia, Frank | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Leotta, Rich | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Meiklejohn, Dawn | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Morris, David | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Neal, Renita | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Smith, Alexis | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Thomas, Meleny | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Tyson, R. | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | thomas, meleny | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Campion, Louislobbyist | Md Motor Truck Association | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVErickson, Kurt GregoryWashington Regional Alcohol ProgramRegistered for: Washington Regional Alcohol Program