SB 66 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

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

SB 66, titled "Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Increased Penalties (Jamari's Law)," aims to raise criminal penalties for cases where a person causes death through negligent or reckless operation of a vehicle or vessel. It directly affects drivers, operators, or individuals responsible for vehicular or maritime incidents resulting in manslaughter. The bill’s key provision increases the severity of sentencing for these offenses, though specific penalty levels are not detailed in the provided text. This legislation is currently pre-filed for the 2025 session with a scheduled hearing in January 2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 25, 2025 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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First Reading Judicial Proceedings
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Sep 25, 2025
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