Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation (Sherry and Christian's Law)
Sponsor: Mary Beth Carozza (District 38)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadStatus: First Reading Judiciary (as of Dec 1, 2025)
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, unless a court for good cause shown waives the requirement to appear.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 11Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Ali, Raginalobbyist | AAA Mid-Atlantic | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shellenberger, Scott | Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Moloney, Melissa | Harford County State's Attorney's Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gibson, Rich | Md State's Attorney's Assoc | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Flynn, Captain Stacey | Montgomery County Police, MD | Position only |
| FAV | Dykes, Jamie | Office of the State's Attorney for Wicomico County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carozza, Senator Mary Beth | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Eaton, Ken | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mena-Diaz, Beatriz | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Carozza, Senator Carozzalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |