Reckless and Negligent Driving – Death of Another – Must–Appear Violation (Sherry’s and Ryan’s Law)
Sponsor: Kathy Szeliga (District 7A)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadStatus: Hearing 2/03 at 1:30 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Providing that a person charged with reckless or negligent driving that contributes to an accident that results in the death of another person must appear in court and may not prepay the fine.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 10Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Sawyer, Kennneth | ABATE of Maryland, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sturek, Julie | Abate: Please pass Sherry's Law HB668 | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shellenberger, Scott | Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | MD Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Szeliga, Kathy | Maryland State Delegate | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Morningstar, Sara | Montgomery County Government | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carfine, Jeanne | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Szeliga, Delegate Szeligalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Korin, Jon | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Robinson, Jeffrey | Individual | Written (PDF) |