HB 1394

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 25, 2026.

Criminal Law – Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel – Restitution to Child (Bentley’s Law).

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1394
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Judiciary
House of Delegates introduced 2026-06-25
Criminal Justice Transportation
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Delegate McComas
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-13 Status introduced
2026-06-25 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.
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