Drunk And Drugged Driving
Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Homicide or Life-Threatening Injury by Motor Vehicle or Vessel - Parole Eligibility and Penalties [SB-87]
Specifying that certain crimes involving homicide or life-threatening injury by motor vehicle or vessel are violent crimes for the purpose of parole eligibility; increasing penalties for certain crimes involving homicide or life-threatening injury by motor vehicle or vessel; and establishing a subsequent offender penalty for causing life-threatening injury by operating a motor vehicle or vessel in a criminally negligent manner.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Carozza
Hearing 2/01 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/15/2024
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Drunk Driving Offenses - Expungement and the Ignition Interlock System Program [SB-118]
Authorizing a person to file a petition for expungement of certain records relating to a probation before judgment for driving while impaired or driving while under the influence; and requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to require certain persons who are convicted of, or granted certain probation for, certain drunk driving offenses to participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program for certain periods of time.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Muse
Third Reading Passed (115-22) on 04/08/2024
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - Subsequent Offenders - Mandatory Ignition Interlock [HB-1017]
Requiring a court to prohibit an individual convicted of a third or subsequent offense of driving under the influence of alcohol from operating a motor vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock system and to order the individual to install an ignition interlock system on the individual's vehicle as a sentence, part of a sentence, or condition of probation; and requiring a court to order certain motor vehicles to be impounded or immobilized for a certain period under certain circumstances.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barrie Ciliberti
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/09/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Law and Procedure - Cannabis - Fines for Smoking in Public, Stops, and Searches [HB-1071]
Altering the maximum fines for smoking cannabis in a public place; prohibiting a law enforcement officer from initiating a stop or a search of a person, a motor vehicle, or a vessel based solely on certain factors; prohibiting, under certain circumstances, a law enforcement officer from conducting a search of a certain area of a motor vehicle or vessel; providing that evidence obtained in violation of certain provisions of the Act is not admissible in certain proceedings; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marvin Holmes
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 802 on 05/28/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Drugged Driving - Cannabis-Impaired Driving Test Pilot Program - Establishment [SB-676]
Establishing a pilot program to examine the effectiveness of cannabis-impaired driving tests in enforcing the prohibition against driving while impaired by drugs; authorizing a police officer in a participating jurisdiction to administer voluntary cannabis-impaired driving tests if the officer has reasonable grounds to believe an individual is or has been driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle while the individual is impaired by cannabis; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher
Hearing 3/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Convictions [HB-660]
Authorizing a person to file a petition for expungement of a conviction of certain misdemeanor and felony convictions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Debra Davis
Hearing 2/23 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/08/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Drunk Driving Offenses - Ignition Interlock System Program [SB-528]
Requiring, subject to a certain exception, the Motor Vehicle Administration to require certain persons who are convicted of, or granted probation before judgment for, certain criminal offenses related to driving while impaired by alcohol to participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program for certain periods of time.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Smith
Third Reading Passed (45-2) on 04/04/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Expungement and Shielding - Probation Before Judgment for Driving While Impaired or Under the Influence [SB-505]
Authorizing a person to file a petition listing relevant facts for expungement of certain records relating to a probation before judgment for driving while impaired or driving while under the influence; authorizing a certain person to petition a court to shield certain records relating to a probation before judgment for driving while impaired or driving while under the influence; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Muse
Favorable With Amendments Report By Judiciary on 04/10/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Drunk Driving Offenses - Ignition Interlock System Program [HB-451]
Requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to require certain persons who are convicted of, or granted probation before judgment for, certain criminal offenses related to driving while impaired by alcohol, a drug or drug combination, or a combination of drugs and alcohol to participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program for certain periods of time.
Sponsored by: Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary
Hearing 2/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/01/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Grossly Negligent or Drunk or Drugged Operation of Vehicle or Vessel - Prior Convictions [HB-483]
Establishing that certain previous convictions for drunk or drugged operation of a vehicle or vessel and grossly negligent manslaughter by vehicle or vessel under certain provisions of law constitute prior convictions for the purpose of determining certain enhanced subsequent offender penalties.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Kaiser
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 552 on 05/08/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Motor Vehicle Administration - Driver Education Program - Cannabis or Alcohol [SB-249]
Requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to include in the curriculum for a standardized driver education program information on the laws relating to and the risks of driving while under the influence of cannabis or alcohol.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Kramer
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 04/03/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Grossly Negligent or Drunk or Drugged Operation of Vehicle or Vessel - Prior Convictions [SB-74]
Establishing that certain previous convictions for drunk or drugged operation of a vehicle or vessel and grossly negligent manslaughter by vehicle or vessel under certain provisions of law constitute prior convictions for the purpose of determining certain enhanced subsequent offender penalties.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Bailey
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 553 on 05/08/2023
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Grossly Negligent or Drunk or Drugged Operation of Vehicle or Vessel – Penalties and Prior Convictions [SB-914]
Increasing the penalties for certain offenses of manslaughter and homicide by vehicle or vessel; and establishing that certain previous convictions for drunk and drugged operation of a vehicle or vessel and grossly negligent manslaughter by vehicle or vessel under certain provisions of law constitute prior convictions for the purpose of determining certain enhanced subsequent offender penalties.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Bailey
Hearing 3/17 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/14/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - Subsequent Offenders - Mandatory Ignition Interlock [HB-1158]
Requiring a court to prohibit a person convicted of a third or subsequent offense of driving under the influence of alcohol from operating a motor vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock system and to order the person to install an ignition interlock system on the person's vehicle as a sentence, part of a sentence, or condition of probation; and requiring a court to order certain motor vehicles to be impounded or immobilized for a certain period under certain circumstances.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barrie Ciliberti
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/11/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Cannabis - Legalization and Regulation (Cannabis Legalization and Equity Act) [HB-1342]
Legalizing the possession and use of a certain amount of cannabis by a person of at least a certain age; providing for expungement of records, dismissal of charges, and commutation of sentences in certain cases involving cannabis-related charges; providing for a system of regulation of the sale of cannabis by the Maryland Department of Health and local jurisdictions; and providing for the taxation of the sale of cannabis in the State.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gabriel Acevero
Hearing 3/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Use or Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance - De Minimis Quantity [HB-1054]
Making certain violations relating to the use or possession of certain de minimis quantities of certain controlled dangerous substances a civil offense rather than a misdemeanor; altering a certain provision of law to require a court to order a person who commits a certain violation, regardless of the age of the person, to attend a certain drug education program, refer the person to an assessment for mental health or substance use disorder, and refer the person to substance use or mental health treatment under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Moon
Hearing 3/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Grossly Negligent or Drunk or Drugged Operation of Vehicle or Vessel – Penalties and Prior Convictions [HB-967]
Increasing the penalties for certain offenses of manslaughter and homicide by vehicle or vessel; and establishing that certain previous convictions for drunk and drugged operation of a vehicle or vessel and grossly negligent manslaughter by vehicle or vessel under certain provisions of law constitute prior convictions for the purpose of determining certain enhanced subsequent offender penalties.
Sponsored by: Rep. Geraldine Valentino-Smith
Hearing 3/09 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Correctional Services - Drinking Driver Monitor Program - Position Requirement [SB-803]
Requiring the establishment of a new Monitor III employee position classification in the Drinking Driver Monitor Program in the Division of Parole and Probation in the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services; and requiring the salary of the new position to be not less than Grade 13, Step 1 in the Standard Pay Plan established by the Secretary of Budget and Management.
Sponsored by: Sen. Guy Guzzone
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 537 on 05/29/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Use or Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance - De Minimis Quantity [SB-784]
Making certain violations relating to the use or possession of certain de minimis quantities of certain controlled dangerous substances a civil offense rather than a misdemeanor; altering a certain provision of law to require a court to order a person who commits a certain violation, regardless of the age of the person, to attend a certain drug education program, refer the person to an assessment for mental health or substance use disorder, and refer the person to substance use or mental health treatment under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Hearing 3/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/09/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Cannabis Reform [SB-833]
Requiring the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission to conduct a baseline study of cannabis use in the State; establishing the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund in the Department of Commerce to provide assistance to small, minority, and women-owned businesses entering the adult-use cannabis industry; altering certain provisions relating to penalties, charging procedures, expungement, shielding, and sentencing for certain marijuana-related offenses; legalizing the use and possession of marijuana under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman
Third Reading Passed (29-17) on 04/01/2022