Juvenile Court – Jurisdiction [SB-165]
Altering the jurisdiction of the juvenile court by repealing provisions specifying that the juvenile court does not have jurisdiction over a child alleged to have committed certain acts.
SB-165: Juvenile Court – Jurisdiction
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
First Reading Judicial Proceedings on 01/12/2022
Relating To Manslaughter. [HB-535]
Specifies that a person commits the offense of manslaughter if the person causes the death of another person by recklessly operating a motor vehicle with .08 or more grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath or .08 or more grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters or cubic centimeters of blood.
HB-535: Relating To Manslaughter.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Criminal Law - Homicide by Vehicle or Vessel - Penalties [HB-1164]
Increasing the maximum term of imprisonment for the offense of manslaughter by vehicle or vessel from 10 to 20 years, and from 15 to 25 years for an individual who has previously been convicted of certain other driving-related offenses, and the maximum term of imprisonment for the offense of homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or alcohol per se from 5 to 10 years, and from 10 to 15 years for an individual previously convicted of certain other driving-related offenses.
HB-1164: Criminal Law - Homicide by Vehicle or Vessel - Penalties
Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Ghrist
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/16/2021
Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction [HB-1029]
Altering the jurisdiction of the juvenile court by repealing provisions specifying that the juvenile court does not have jurisdiction over a child at least a certain age alleged to have committed certain acts.
HB-1029: Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction
Sponsored by: Rep. Charlotte Crutchfield
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/02/2021
Criminal Law - Homicide by Vehicle or Vessel - Penalties (Josette's Law) [HB-926]
Increasing the maximum term of imprisonment for the offense of manslaughter by vehicle or vessel from 10 to 20 years, and from 15 to 30 years for an individual who has previously been convicted of certain other driving-related offenses, and the maximum term of imprisonment for the offense of homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or alcohol per se from 5 to 10 years, and from 10 to 15 years for an individual previously convicted of certain other driving-related offenses.
HB-926: Criminal Law - Homicide by Vehicle or Vessel - Penalties (Josette's Law)
Sponsored by: Rep. Lauren Arikan
Hearing 3/03 At 1:30 P.m. on 02/05/2021
Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 - Law Enforcement Officers - Use of Force, Reporting, and Whistleblower Protections [SB-626]
Prohibiting a law enforcement officer from intentionally using excessive force; requiring a law enforcement officer to intervene to prevent another officer's use of excessive force; prohibiting a law enforcement officer from intentionally refusing to promptly provide or make a reasonable effort to obtain medical treatment for a person injured by a police officer's use of excessive force; requiring a law enforcement officer to make an immediate report to a superior regarding certain actions of another law enforcement officer; etc.
SB-626: Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 - Law Enforcement Officers - Use of Force, Reporting, and Whistleblower Protections
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Hearing 3/25 At 1:30 P.m. on 03/12/2021
Relating To Manslaughter. [HB-535]
Specifies that a person commits the offense of manslaughter if the person causes the death of another person by recklessly operating a motor vehicle with .08 or more grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath or .08 or more grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters or cubic centimeters of blood.
HB-535: Relating To Manslaughter.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd
The Committee(s) On Jha Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 03/02/2021
Crimes - Mitigation and Defense - Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation [SB-46]
Establishing that the discovery or perception of, or belief about, another person's race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation, whether or not accurate, does not constitute legally adequate provocation to mitigate a killing from the crime of murder to manslaughter; and establishing that a certain discovery or perception of, or belief about, another person's race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation is not a defense to the crime of assault in any degree.
SB-46: Crimes - Mitigation and Defense - Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation
Sponsored by: Sen. Clarence Lam
Hearing 2/04 At 11:00 A.m. on 12/28/2021
Crimes - Mitigation and Defense - Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation [HB-231]
Establishing that the discovery or perception of, or belief about, another person's race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation, whether or not accurate, does not constitute legally adequate provocation to mitigate a killing from the crime of murder to manslaughter nor is it a defense to the crime of assault in any degree.
HB-231: Crimes - Mitigation and Defense - Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation
Sponsored by: Rep. Julie Palakovich Carr
Hearing 1/19 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/23/2021
Law Enforcement Officers - Use of Force [HB-139]
Authorizing a person to seek certain relief for use of force by a law enforcement officer that is inconsistent with a certain provision of the Act by filing a civil action with a certain court; providing that a certain person is not precluded from pursuing a certain legal remedy under certain circumstances; authorizing the Attorney General to file a civil action for certain relief under certain circumstances; providing for the use of force by a certain law enforcement officer; etc.
HB-139: Law Enforcement Officers - Use of Force
Sponsored by: Rep. Charlotte Crutchfield
Hearing 2/09 At 1:30 P.m. on 01/19/2021
Criminal Law – Homicide – Unborn Child [SB-533]
Expanding the application of certain provisions relating to a prosecution for murder or manslaughter of a viable fetus to a prosecution for murder or manslaughter of an unborn child.
SB-533: Criminal Law – Homicide – Unborn Child
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Robinson
Hearing 2/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2018
Child Abuse and Neglect – Disclosure of Identifying Information [SB-490]
Requiring a court to provide the Secretary of Health with identifying information regarding an individual who has been convicted under certain provisions of law of the murder, attempted murder, or manslaughter of a child; requiring the Department of Human Services, in coordination with the Vital Statistics Administration, to contract with an independent organization to develop a data collection process in order to assess the effectiveness of certain required record sharing in predicting and preventing child abuse and neglect; etc.
SB-490: Child Abuse and Neglect – Disclosure of Identifying Information
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 497 on 05/08/2018
Criminal Law – Homicide – Unborn Child [HB-748]
Expanding the application of certain provisions relating to a prosecution for murder or manslaughter of a viable fetus to a prosecution for murder or manslaughter of an unborn child.
HB-748: Criminal Law – Homicide – Unborn Child
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony McConkey
Hearing 2/20 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/20/2018
Child Abuse and Neglect – Disclosure of Identifying Information [HB-454]
Requiring a court to provide the Secretary of Health with identifying information regarding an individual who has been convicted under certain provisions of law of the murder, attempted murder, or manslaughter of a child; requiring the Department of Human Services, in coordination with the Vital Statistics Administration, to contract with an independent organization to develop a data collection process in order to assess the effectiveness of certain required record sharing in predicting and preventing child abuse and neglect; etc.
HB-454: Child Abuse and Neglect – Disclosure of Identifying Information
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Vetoed By The Governor (duplicative) on 05/25/2018
Manslaughter and Homicide by Vehicle or Vessel - Penalties [HB-324]
Increasing the maximum terms of imprisonment for the crimes of manslaughter by vehicle or vessel, homicide by vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol or under the influence of alcohol per se, homicide by vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol, homicide by vehicle or vessel while impaired by drugs, and homicide by vehicle or vessel while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance.
HB-324: Manslaughter and Homicide by Vehicle or Vessel - Penalties
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary; Withdrawn on 03/17/2018
Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction [SB-626]
Altering the jurisdiction of the juvenile court over a child at least 14 years old alleged to have done an act which, if committed by an adult, would be a crime punishable by life imprisonment; and over a child at least 16 years old alleged to have committed certain crimes.
SB-626: Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings; Withdrawn on 03/13/2019
Criminal Law – Crime of Violence Against Pregnant Person – Enhanced Penalty (Laura and Reid’s Law) [SB-561]
Prohibiting a person from committing a certain crime of violence against another person when the person knows or believes that the other person is pregnant; providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a felony and, in addition to any other penalty imposed for the underlying crime of violence, on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years; etc.
SB-561: Criminal Law – Crime of Violence Against Pregnant Person – Enhanced Penalty (Laura and Reid’s Law)
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Carozza
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 388 on 05/13/2019
Criminal Law - Homicide - Fetus [HB-757]
Expanding the application of certain provisions relating to a prosecution for murder or manslaughter of a certain viable fetus to a prosecution for murder or manslaughter of a certain fetus; requiring knowledge that a certain mother was pregnant for a certain murder or manslaughter prosecution; defining "fetus" as an unborn offspring of the species Homo sapiens from the end of the eighth week after fertilization until birth; etc.
HB-757: Criminal Law - Homicide - Fetus
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Krebs
Hearing 3/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/19/2019
Drunk and Drugged Driving Offenses – Penalties [HB-707]
Prohibiting an individual from committing certain drunk or drugged driving offenses if the individual has been convicted previously for certain other crimes under certain circumstances; establishing certain penalties; and increasing certain penalties for certain convictions of driving while impaired by alcohol while transporting a minor.
HB-707: Drunk and Drugged Driving Offenses – Penalties
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 20 on 04/18/2019