← All Maryland bills

SB66Introduced in the Senate

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

IntroducedSenate Judicial Proceedings

Introduced by Chris West, District 42

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.

Official description

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.

Where it stands

Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.

January 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

What do people think?

Citizen Voice

How would you vote on this bill?

An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.

One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.

Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

  3. Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.

Verify the information

Our commitment to neutrality

We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.