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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Crimes Relating to Animals - Conviction and Sentencing [SB-17]
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Establishing that each domestic or farm animal harmed in a violation of a prohibition against animal cruelty is a separate offense and shall be deemed an individual victim for purposes of the sentencing guidelines stacking rule; and establishing that a conviction for a crime relating to animals may not merge with a conviction for any other crime based on the act establishing the violation and that a sentence imposed may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence based on the act establishing a violation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chris West
Favorable With Amendments Report By Judiciary on 04/04/2024
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Maine 131st Legislature
An Act to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse and Violence by Amending the Law Regarding Proximity Restrictions in Final Protection from Abuse Orders [SB-2103]
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An Act to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse and Violence by Amending the Law Regarding Proximity Restrictions in Final Protection from Abuse Orders
Sponsored by: Sen. Teresa S. Pierce
Passed To Be Enacted In Concurrence on 05/10/2024
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Maine 131st Legislature
An Act to Require That Service of a Temporary Protection Order Be Attempted Within 48 Hours from the Issuance of the Order [HB-1034]
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An Act to Require That Service of a Temporary Protection Order Be Attempted Within 48 Hours from the Issuance of the Order
Sponsored by: Rep. Katrina J. Smith
Passed To Be Enacted, In Concurrence. on 05/04/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Economic Development - Nonprofit Sustainability Fund - Establishment [HB-1226]
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Establishing the Nonprofit Sustainability Fund in the Department of Commerce to provide general operating support to nonprofit organizations in the State; establishing the Nonprofit Sustainability Fund Evaluation Committee to evaluate applications from certain nonprofit organizations in the State for grants from the Fund; establishing criteria for eligibility for a certain grant from the Fund; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Healey
First Reading Appropriations on 02/10/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Maryland RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act [HB-1138]
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Establishing the statute of limitations for a certain civil action for damages resulting from a certain pattern of racketeering activity; prohibiting a person from participating in certain racketeering activity; authorizing the filing of and establishing procedures for civil actions for injunctive relief and damages arising out of certain racketeering activity; and establishing procedures for the forfeiture of property connected to certain racketeering activity.
Sponsored by: Rep. Stephanie Smith
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/24/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Suspected Commission by a Minor [HB-1192]
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Requiring an officer or authorized agent of a humane society to investigate a suspected case of animal cruelty committed by a minor and authorizing the officer or authorized agent to coordinate with certain social services entities to conduct certain evaluations, monitoring, and support of a minor suspected of committing animal cruelty; and authorizing an officer or authorized agent of a humane society or a police officer or other public official required to protect animals to seize an animal under certain circumstances.
Sponsored by: Rep. Stephanie Smith
Hearing 3/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/13/2023
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Maine 131st Legislature
An Act to Facilitate the Installation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes at Hospitals, Law Enforcement Facilities and Fire Departments [HB-530]
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An Act to Facilitate the Installation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes at Hospitals, Law Enforcement Facilities and Fire Departments
Sponsored by: Sen. Peter A. Lyford
Placed In Legislative Files (dead) on 06/21/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Crimes - Interception of Wire, Oral, or Electronic Communications - Exception for Imminent Danger and Admission as Evidence [SB-749]
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Authorizing a person to intercept a wire, oral, or electronic communication when the person reasonably believes that the person is in imminent danger of becoming the victim of a crime of violence, stalking, abuse, or a violation of a protective order; and authorizing the admission of a communication intercepted as authorized under the Act as evidence under certain circumstances and subject to certain notice requirements.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Folden
Hearing 3/09 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Law Enforcement - Police Officer Employee Assistance Programs - Confidentiality [SB-780]
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Providing that, subject to certain exceptions, a participant in an employee assistance program may not disclose or be compelled to disclose the content of certain written or oral communications that arise from the participant's participation in the employee assistance program; and providing that certain confidential information provided by an employee assistance program is not subject to disclosure under the Public Information Act.
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Mautz
Hearing 3/01 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Crimes – Interception of Wire, Oral, or Electronic Communications – Exception for Imminent Danger and Admission as Evidence [HB-714]
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Authorizing a person to intercept a wire, oral, or electronic communication when the person reasonably believes that the person is in imminent danger of becoming the victim of a crime of violence, stalking, abuse, or a violation of a protective order; and authorizing the admission of a communication intercepted as authorized under the Act as evidence under certain circumstances and subject to certain notice requirements.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robin L. Grammer
Hearing 2/23 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/08/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Maryland RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act [SB-606]
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Establishing the statute of limitations for a certain civil action for damages resulting from a certain pattern of racketeering activity; prohibiting a person from participating in certain racketeering activity; authorizing the filing of and establishing procedures for civil actions for injunctive relief and damages arising out of certain racketeering activity; and establishing procedures for the forfeiture of property connected to certain racketeering activity.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Anthony Muse
Hearing 3/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Violation of Pretrial or Posttrial Condition by Incarcerated Person - Victim Contact [SB-487]
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Prohibiting a certain incarcerated person from violating a condition of pretrial or posttrial release or other pretrial or posttrial condition prohibiting the person from contacting, harassing, or abusing an alleged victim or going in or near an alleged victim's residence or place of employment.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff D. Waldstreicher
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 681 on 05/16/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Violation of Pretrial or Posttrial Condition by Incarcerated Person - Victim Contact [HB-411]
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Prohibiting a certain incarcerated person from violating a condition of pretrial or posttrial release or other pretrial or posttrial condition prohibiting the person from contacting, harassing, or abusing an alleged victim or going in or near an alleged victim's residence or place of employment.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robin L. Grammer
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 682 on 05/16/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Prince George's County Public Schools - Alterations to Title of Chief Executive Officer and Establishment of Office of Integrity and Compliance PG 501-23 [HB-437]
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Changing the title of the Chief Executive Officer of the Prince George's County public school system to the County Superintendent of the Prince George's County public school system; establishing the Office of Integrity and Compliance in the Prince George's County public school system to evaluate, examine, investigate, report on, and make recommendations on certain issues related to the Prince George's County public school system; requiring the County Council of Prince George's County to appoint an Integrity and Compliance officer; etc.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 792 on 05/16/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking [HB-461]
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Requiring the State Board of Education and nonpublic schools that hold a certificate of approval from the State Board and participate in the Nonpublic Schools Textbook and Technology Grants Program to develop and implement a program of age-appropriate education on the awareness and prevention of sexual abuse and assault that includes, for students in grades 6 through 8, material promoting the awareness and prevention of human and sex trafficking.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus R Kipke
Hearing 4/04 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/21/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Animal Abuse or Neglect - Penalties [HB-405]
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Establishing increased penalties of imprisonment for up to 3 years and a fine not to exceed $5,000 or both for the abuse or neglect of an animal if the abuse or neglect results in the death or euthanasia of the animal; and authorizing the court, as a condition of sentencing a certain defendant, to prohibit the defendant from owning, possessing, or residing with an animal for a period of time determined by the court.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michele Guyton
Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/01/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Public Information Act - Inspection of Records From Body-Worn Digital Recording Devices [SB-40]
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Establishing certain requirements for a custodian of records related to certain recordings from a certain body-worn digital recording device worn by a law enforcement officer; and requiring the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, in consultation with certain other entities and stakeholders, to develop certain uniform standards and policies.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles E. Sydnor
Hearing 4/04 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/22/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Law – Animal Abuse or Neglect – Penalties [SB-85]
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Establishing increased penalties of imprisonment for up to 3 years and a fine not to exceed $5,000 or both for the abuse or neglect of an animal if the abuse or neglect results in the death or euthanasia of the animal; and authorizing the court, as a condition of sentencing a certain defendant, to prohibit the defendant from owning, possessing, or residing with an animal for a period of time determined by the court.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Fred Kramer
Hearing Canceled on 01/30/2023
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure – Expungement of Records – Modifications [HB-1442]
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Authorizing the expungement of certain arrest warrants under certain circumstances; altering the waiting periods for applying for expungement of certain records; altering the convictions for which an individual may seek expungement; and prohibiting certain records from being expunged by obliteration for a certain period of time and limiting access to the records during that time.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank M Conaway
Hearing 3/15 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/04/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Animal Abuse or Neglect - Penalties [HB-1420]
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[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Establishing increased penalties of imprisonment for up to 3 years and a fine not to exceed $5,000, or both for the abuse or neglect of an animal if the abuse or neglect results in the death or euthanasia of the animal; and authorizing the court, as a condition of sentencing a certain defendant, to prohibit the defendant from owning, possessing, or residing with an animal for a period of time determined by the court.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mary A. Lehman
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 02/17/2022