Murder
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Murder. [SB-2027]
Amends provisions relating to first degree murder. Adds a person commits the offense of first degree murder if the person knowingly or intentionally causes the death of another person that is less than ten years old or pregnant. Adds a person commits the offense of first degree murder if the murder was especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel manifesting exceptional depravity. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
Pass First Reading on 03/10/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction [HB-294]
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.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Moon
Hearing 2/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/27/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
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.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
First Reading Judicial Proceedings on 01/12/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Crimes - Mitigation and Defense - Religious Beliefs, Disability, or Homelessness [HB-45]
Establishing that a certain discovery or perception of, or belief about, another person's religious beliefs, disability, or homelessness does not constitute certain provocation to mitigate a killing from the crime of murder to manslaughter and is not a defense to the crime of assault in any degree.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jon Cardin
First Reading Judiciary on 01/12/2022
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Juvenile Law - Juvenile Justice Reform Council Extension and Grant Funding [SB-853]
Requiring the Governor, beginning in fiscal year 2023, to appropriate at least $2,000,000 in the annual budget bill for a grant to Roca Baltimore, LLC; requiring the Juvenile Justice Reform Council to submit a supplemental report on its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by October 1, 2021; and extending the termination date of the Council to June 30, 2022.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Third Reading Passed (45-0) on 04/12/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Juvenile Law - Juvenile Justice Reform [HB-1187]
Requiring the Governor, beginning in fiscal year 2023, to appropriate at least $2,000,000 in the annual budget bill for a grant to Roca Baltimore, LLC; requiring the Juvenile Justice Reform Council to submit a supplemental report on its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by October 1, 2021; and extending the termination date of the Council to June 30, 2022.
Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Clippinger
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 596 on 05/30/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Criminal Law – Felony Murder – Limitations and Review [HB-1115]
Altering the required elements for murder in the first degree under certain circumstances; authorizing a person convicted of felony murder to petition for a review of a certain conviction under certain circumstances; requiring a court to hold a hearing at a certain time to make a certain determination; requiring a certain person to notify certain persons of a certain application for review of conviction; requiring a court to take certain actions under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. C.T. Wilson
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/09/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
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.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charlotte Crutchfield
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/02/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
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.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Hearing 3/25 At 1:30 P.m. on 03/12/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Felony Murder - Limitation and Review of Convictions for Children [SB-395]
Altering provisions of law relating to murder in the first degree; providing that a person who was a child at the time of the offense may not be found to have committed murder in the first degree under certain provisions of law; authorizing a persons convicted, on or before September 30, 2021, of first degree murder who was a child at the time of the offense to file a motion for review of conviction; requiring a court to hold a certain hearing on the filing of a motion for review of conviction under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Hearing 3/16 At 12:30 P.m. on 03/04/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
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.
Sponsored by: Sen. Clarence Lam
Hearing 2/04 At 11:00 A.m. on 12/28/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
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.
Sponsored by: Rep. Julie Palakovich Carr
Hearing 1/19 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/23/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure – Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis, Searching, Regulation, and Oversight [SB-187]
Establishing that a certain forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis and search may not be initiated without certifying certain information before a court and obtaining a certain authorization from the court; requiring a court to authorize the initiation of a certain forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis and search if certain information is certified before the court; prohibiting certain biological samples subjected to a certain analysis to be used to determine certain information about a certain donor; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Sydnor
Hearing 2/04 At 11:00 A.m. on 12/28/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
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.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charlotte Crutchfield
Hearing 2/09 At 1:30 P.m. on 01/19/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis, Searching, Regulation, and Oversight [HB-240]
Establishing that a certain forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis and search may not be initiated without certifying certain information before a court and obtaining a certain authorization from the court; requiring a court to authorize the initiation of a certain forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis and search if certain information is certified before the court; prohibiting certain biological samples subjected to certain forensic genetic genealogical profile analysis to be used to determine certain information about a certain donor;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Emily Shetty
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 681 on 05/30/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Correctional Services - Diminution Credits - Education [HB-89]
Awarding a diminution credit of 60 days per program completed to reduce the term of confinement of an inmate if the inmate successfully obtains a certain educational certificate, diploma, or degree; providing that an inmate serving a sentence for a certain violent crime can be allowed a deduction of 40 days; prohibiting certain inmates sentenced for certain violent crimes from receiving a diminution of a sentence; providing for the prospective application of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jheanelle Wilkins
Hearing 1/18 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/23/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Felony Murder - Limitation and Review of Convictions for Children [HB-385]
Altering provisions of law relating to murder in the first degree; providing that a person who was a child at the time of the offense may not be found to have committed murder in the first degree under certain provisions of law; authorizing a person convicted, on or before September 30, 2021, of first degree murder who was a child at the time of the offense to file a motion for review of conviction; requiring a court to hold a certain hearing on the filing of a motion for review of conviction under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Erek Barron
Hearing 1/21 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/23/2021
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders [SB-816]
Providing that a person who is convicted of first degree murder may be sentenced to death under certain circumstances; providing that the murder of a law enforcement officer or a first responder under certain circumstances constitutes aggravating circumstances that the court or jury must consider in making a determination as to the imposition of the death penalty; establishing procedures for the imposition of the death penalty; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Salling
Hearing 2/22 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/22/2018
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
Criminal Law – Sexual Activity With an Animal, Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practices, and Sodomy [SB-800]
Repealing the offenses of sodomy and unnatural or perverted sexual practices; prohibiting a person from engaging in sexual activity with an animal; prohibiting a person from advertising, soliciting, offering, possessing, selling, transferring, accepting, purchasing, or otherwise obtaining an animal with a certain intent; prohibiting a person from organizing, promoting, conducting, or participating as an observer of a certain event; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/26/2018
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
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.
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Robinson
Hearing 2/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2018