Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 44: Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation (Sherry and Christian's Law)
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 44 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on September 19, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation (Sherry and Christian's Law). Primary sponsor: Chris West (Republican), Ron Watson (Democratic), Anthony Muse (Democratic), Klausmeier, J.B. Jennings (Republican), Mary-Dulany James (Democratic), Dawn Gile (Democratic), Mary Beth Carozza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 21, 2025): Referred Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Ron Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Anthony Muse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Klausmeier | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| J.B. Jennings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Mary-Dulany James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Dawn Gile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred Judiciary
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m.
- First Reading Judicial Proceedings
- Pre-filed