Maryland House Bill 1394: Criminal Law – Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel – Restitution to Child (Bentley’s Law)

Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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. (2026-03-11)

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