Criminal Law – Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel – Restitution to Child (Bentley’s Law)
Sponsor: Susan K. McComas (District 34B)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - ProceduresStatus: Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring a person to pay certain restitution to a child if the person violated the prohibition against operating a motor vehicle or vessel while impaired or under the influence resulting in the death of the child's parent or guardian; and establishing requirements and procedures for the determination and payment of restitution under the Act.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | McLaughlin, Darlyn | Delegate Susan K. McComas, House of Delegates | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Davis, Stacey | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate McComas, Delegate McComaslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Vormelker, Will | Maryland Judiciary | Written (PDF) |