HB 873 — Maryland

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

Increasing the maximum period of imprisonment for a first conviction for manslaughter by vehicle or vessel from 10 years to 20 years and for a second or subsequent conviction, or having been previously convicted for certain other crimes, from 15 years to 30 years; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 5, 2026

In committeeBoats and ShipsCriminal Law - Substantive CrimesManslaughterMotor VehiclesNegligencePenalties and Sentences

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Judiciary (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Judiciary
Feb 4, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 5, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Gary Simmons, Mary Lehman, Todd Morgan

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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