Reckless and Negligent Driving – Death of Another – Must–Appear Violation (Sherry’s and Christopher’s Law)
Sponsor: Kathy Szeliga (District 7A)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadStatus: Hearing 1/19 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Providing that a person charged with reckless or negligent driving must appear in court and may not prepay the fine if the reckless or negligent driving contributed to an accident that resulted in the death of another person.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| 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 | Morningstar, Sara | Montgomery County Government | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Szeliga, Delegate Szeligalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Eaton, Ken | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Holly, Kyjonna | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Korin, Jon | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | MD Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Szeliga, Kathy | Maryland State Delegate | Oral + Written (PDF) |