HB 1394 — Maryland
Criminal Law – Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel – Restitution to Child (Bentley’s Law)
Requiring a person to pay certain restitution to a child if the person violated the prohibition against operating a motor vehicle or vessel while impaired or under the influence resulting in the death of the child's parent or guardian; and establishing requirements and procedures for the determination and payment of restitution under the Act.
Latest action: Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m. · Mar 11, 2026
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Committees: Judiciary (House of Delegates)
Updated Mar 17, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Judiciary
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 16, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing canceled
Mar 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m.
Mar 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing canceled
Mar 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Mar 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Sponsored by Susan McComas, Barrie Ciliberti, Kevin Hornberger
No recorded floor votes yet.
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