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

In committeeBoats and ShipsChild CareChild CustodyCivil ActionsCriminal Law - ProceduresDamagesDeathDrunk and Drugged DrivingHomicideHuman Services, Department ofIncarcerated IndividualsJudgmentsMental and Behavioral HealthMinorsMotor Vehicle OperationMotor VehiclesParents and GuardiansRestitution

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 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.

How we know this

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