House Bill 393: Explanation in Layman's Terms
This bill aims to increase the maximum penalties for certain crimes related to causing death while driving a vehicle or vessel. It specifically targets offenses like manslaughter by vehicle or vessel, homicide while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and homicide while impaired by a controlled substance.
The proposed changes involve increasing the maximum terms of imprisonment for these crimes and making them more severe. The bill includes repealing and reenacting certain sections of the Criminal Law in Maryland to reflect these changes.
If passed, this Act will come into effect on October 1, 2017.