Grossly Negligent or Drunk or Drugged Operation of Vehicle or Vessel – Penalties and Prior Convictions
Sponsor: Jack Bailey (District 29)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Vehicle Laws - Drunk DrivingStatus: Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Increasing the penalties for certain offenses of manslaughter and homicide by vehicle or vessel; and establishing that certain previous convictions for drunk and drugged operation of a vehicle or vessel and grossly negligent manslaughter by vehicle or vessel under certain provisions of law constitute prior convictions for the purpose of determining certain enhanced subsequent offender penalties.
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Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bailey, Jack | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Bailey, Senator Baileylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Williams, Krystal | MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER | Position only |