MarylandHB 13942026 Regular SessionHouse

Criminal Law – Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel – Restitution to Child (Bentley’s Law)

Sponsored By: Susan K. McComas (Republican)

In Committee

Criminal Law - ProceduresBoats and ShipsChild CareChild Custody -see also- VisitationCivil Actions -see also- Small ClaimsDamagesDeath -see also- Homicide; Murder; Wrongful DeathDrunk and Drugged DrivingHomicide -see also- Manslaughter; MurderHuman Services, Department ofIncarcerated IndividualsJudgmentsMental and Behavioral Health -see also- Aut; Cogn; Dev; etc.Minors -see also- Age of Majority; YouthMotor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.Motor Vehicle OperationParents and GuardiansRestitution

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Susan K. McComas
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Barrie S. Ciliberti
Republican • House
Kevin B. Hornberger
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.
3/11/2026House
Hearing canceled
3/11/2026House
Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m.
3/11/2026House
Hearing canceled
3/11/2026House
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
2/16/2026House
First Reading Judiciary
2/13/2026House

Bill Text

First Reading
2/13/2026
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