Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB0066 — Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Increased Penalties (Jamari's Law)

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (186)

186 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0066 do?
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.
Who sponsors SB0066?
SB0066 is sponsored by Senator Chris West (Republican) and Senator Jack Bailey (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0066?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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