SB293
Vehicle Laws – Injury or Death of Vulnerable Individual – Penalties Senator Waldstreicher [email protected] 410-841-3137 or 301-858-3137 and Carozza [email protected] 410-841–3645 or 301-858-3645
Abate of Maryland requested favorable report. Submitted by KS, RS.
Prohibiting an individual from causing the serious physical injury or death of a vulnerable individual as a result of the individual operating a vehicle in violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law; defining “vulnerable individual” as a pedestrian lawfully engaged in certain activity, including certain workers and emergency services personnel, an individual lawfully walking an animal, or an individual operating certain modes of transport; establishing penalties of a fine of up to $2,000, community service, and participation in a safety course; etc.
Passed Senate with a vote off 45-0. Call/email the sponsors and thank them for bring this important bill forward.
Awaiting final passage and a Governor Signature.