HB 873

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 15, 2026.

Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Increased Penalties (Jamari's Law).

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-873

Session 2026

Status introduced

Committee Judiciary

House of Delegates introduced 2026-06-15

Summary

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; etc.

Sponsor

Delegate Simmons

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-04	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-02-04	Status	introduced
2026-06-15	Latest Action	In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

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