Criminal Law - Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Increased Penalties (Jamari's Law)
Sponsor: Jack Bailey (District 29)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 1/31 at 10:00 a.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Increasing the maximum period of imprisonment for a first conviction for manslaughter by vehicle or vessel from 10 years to 20 years and for a second or subsequent conviction, or having been previously convicted for certain other crimes, from 15 years to 30 years.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Behler, Dylan | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gilbert, Patrick | Maryland State's Attorneys' Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Clark-Braverman, Bryna | Mothers Against Drunk Driving | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sterling, Jaymi | St. Mary's County State's Attorney's Office | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Erickson, Kurtlobbyist | Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bourdon, Lauren | Wicomico County State's Attorney's Office | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bailey, Jack | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Duckett, John | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Greenwell, Shownda | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Bailey, Senator Baileylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Kemerer, Hannibal | Maryland Office of the Public Defender | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVErickson, KurtWashington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP)Registered for: Washington Regional Alcohol Program