Reckless and Negligent Driving - Penalties (Sherry's and Christian's Law)
Sponsor: Mary Beth Carozza (District 38)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadStatus: Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Providing that a person charged with negligent driving must appear in court and may not prepay the fine if the negligent driving contributed to an accident that resulted in the death of another person; and establishing a penalty for a person convicted of a violation of the prohibition on reckless driving of imprisonment not exceeding 5 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 13Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Spanburgh, Robert | ABATE of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shellenberger, Scott | Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shellenberger, Scott | Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Morningstar, Sara | Montgomery County Government | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gilbert, Patrick | Office of the State's Attorney for Wicomico County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carozza, Senator Mary Beth | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carozza, Senator Mary Beth | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Eaton, Ken | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Eaton, Ken | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Carozza, Senator Carozzalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Carozza, Senator Carozzalegislator | Individual | Oral |