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Motorcyclist groups urge removal from 'vulnerable user' definition; sponsors cite consistency concerns
Summary
ABATE of Maryland and allied witnesses asked the committee to exclude motorcyclists from the statutory 'vulnerable individual' category, arguing that motorcyclists are motorists and the current classification creates inconsistent legal outcomes; sponsor Delegate Chris Adams said the bill promotes equity without reducing accountability.
Delegate Chris Adams presented HB 1496, which would remove motorcyclists from the statutory definition of 'vulnerable individuals' and thereby change how enhanced penalties apply in collisions that cause serious injury or death.
"This bill ensures fair and consistent application of penalties," Delegate Chris Adams said, explaining that including motorcyclists in the vulnerable-user…
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