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SB 349 — Maryland

Vehicle Laws - Eluding Police - Penalties

Altering certain penalties for attempting to elude a police officer when that attempt results in the death of another person to be imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both for a first offense, and imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both for a second or subsequent offense.

Latest action: Hearing 2/04 at 11:00 a.m. · Jan 28, 2026

In committeeCrimes and PunishmentsDeathLaw EnforcementMotor Vehicle OperationPenalties and SentencesRepeat OffendersVehicle Laws - Rules of the Road

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: Judicial Proceedings (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    Jan 23, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 2/04 at 11:00 a.m.

    Jan 28, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Alonzo Washington

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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