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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Automatic Expungement - Pardoned Conviction of Possession of Cannabis (Pardons for Simple Possession of Cannabis Act of 2023) [SB-88]
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[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requiring that certain records relating to a certain conviction of possession of cannabis that has been fully and unconditionally pardoned by the Governor be automatically expunged; and establishing a procedure for the automatic expungement of pardoned possession of cannabis convictions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher
Hearing 2/02 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/16/2023
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Criminal Procedure - Restorative Justice Program [SB-27]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
Establishing the Restorative Justice Program within the Victim Services Unit of the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services to address and ameliorate the harmful effects of offenses on a victim in a certain manner; and establishing the position of Restorative Justice Legal Specialist, the Restorative Justice Program Revolving Fund, and the Maryland Restorative Justice Council.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chris West
Hearing 2/02 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/16/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Correctional Services - Parole - Life Imprisonment [SB-33]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Repealing provisions relating to gubernatorial approval of a decision of the Maryland Parole Commission to grant parole to an inmate serving a sentence of life imprisonment.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Hearing 3/30 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/22/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Correctional Services – Pregnant Incarcerated Individuals – Substance Use Disorder Assessment and Treatment [HB-44]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Services ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requiring that a pregnant incarcerated individual be screened for substance use disorder at intake, regardless of the jurisdiction or the length of the individual's sentence, be referred to health care providers, and be provided with certain medications and treatment; requiring a correctional unit to arrange for health insurance coverage and follow-up health care before release of a pregnant incarcerated individual; and requiring that a pregnant incarcerated individual be provided with medical records on release.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lesley Lopez
Hearing 2/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/13/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Correctional Services - Pregnant Incarcerated Individuals - Substance Use Disorder Assessment and Treatment [SB-107]
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[Criminal Justice ]
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[Overdose Prevention ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Children and Youth ]
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Requiring that a pregnant incarcerated individual be screened for substance use disorder at intake regardless of the jurisdiction or the length of the individual's sentence, be referred to health care providers, and be provided with certain medications and treatment; requiring a correctional unit to arrange for health insurance coverage and follow-up health care before release of a pregnant incarcerated individual; and requiring that a pregnant incarcerated individual be provided with medical records on release.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/14/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing - Limitations (Maryland Mandela Act) [SB-45]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requiring hearing officers and personnel involved with the supervision and care of individuals placed in restrictive housing to undergo certain training; establishing guidelines and procedures for the placement of incarcerated individuals in certain types of restrictive housing or disciplinary segregation; and requiring each correctional facility to create a monthly report containing certain information about individuals placed in restrictive housing and to publish the report on the facility's website.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/14/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification [SB-97]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Providing that a person who has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year and is currently serving the sentence imposed for the conviction, including a term of parole or probation, or has been convicted of a crime involving or relating to perjury, witness intimidation, jury intimidation, or fraud or a related crime is not qualified for jury service.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Hearing 3/29 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/22/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Correctional Services - Medical Parole - Life Imprisonment [HB-47]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Healthcare ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Repealing provisions relating to gubernatorial approval of a decision of the Maryland Parole Commission to grant medical parole to an inmate serving a sentence of life imprisonment.
Sponsored by: Rep. Juanita Bartlett
Hearing 1/24 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/17/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Health and Wellness Standards - Correctional Facilities [HB-59]
[Food ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
Requiring the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services, with the advice of the Secretary of Health, to update certain minimum mandatory standards for inmate food services to reflect certain practices and guidelines; establishing the Correctional Facilities Health and Wellness Pilot Program to establish minimum mandatory standards for inmate food services in facilities participating in the Program; and requiring the Secretary of Health to adopt health and wellness standards for certain facilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Hill
Hearing 2/14 At 1:00 P.m. (health And Government Operations) on 01/29/2023
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Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Va. Prisoner Litigation Reform Act; expands the Act to apply to civil actions brought by prisoners. [SB-863]
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[Public Safety ]
Virginia Prisoner Litigation Reform Act. Expands the Virginia Prisoner Litigation Reform Act to apply to civil actions brought by prisoners who are represented by counsel. Under current law, the provisions of the Act apply only to pro se prisoners. The bill clarifies that the Act shall apply to all civil actions for money damages brought under the laws of the Commonwealth and civil actions for injunctive, declaratory, or mandamus relief brought under the laws of the Commonwealth or federal law. The bill also provides that the Act shall apply to
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Sponsored by: Sen. William Stanley
Passed By Indefinitely In Judiciary (9-y 4-n) on 02/06/2023
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Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Geriatric prisoners; conditional release. [HB-1458]
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[Public Safety ]
[Senior Citizens ]
Conditional release of geriatric prisoners. Expands the list of offenses that prohibit a person from petitioning the Parole Board for conditional release as a geriatric prisoner.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Ballard
Passed By Indefinitely In Rehabilitation And Social Services (9-y 5-n) on 02/17/2023
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Maine 130th Legislature
An Act To Maintain a Comprehensive Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program for Maine's Incarcerated Population [HB-2040]
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An Act To Maintain a Comprehensive Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program for Maine's Incarcerated Population
Sponsored by: No sponsors
The Bill Was Passed To Be Engrossed. on 04/19/2022
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Maine 130th Legislature
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2, 2022 TO APRIL 8, 2022 AS THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD [HB-2037]
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JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2, 2022 TO APRIL 8, 2022 AS THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Sponsored by: Rep. Rebecca Millett
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing - Direct Release [SB-977]
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[Public Safety ]
[Human Services ]
Prohibiting, to the extent possible, the Commissioner of Correction from prohibiting an inmate placed in restrictive housing from having access to a reentry specialist or case manager within 180 days before the direct release of the inmate from a correctional facility to the community.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Third Reading Passed (47-0) on 04/08/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Correctional Services - Inmates - Labor, Job Training, and Educational Courses [SB-964]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requiring the compensation rate for inmate labor in Maryland Correctional Enterprises to be not less than the State minimum wage; repealing a requirement that the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services reimburse a certain county or the State for certain costs from an inmate's earnings under certain circumstances; prohibiting the Department from deducting certain costs from an inmate's earnings; requiring the Division of Correction to offer job training and educational courses to certain inmates; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joanne Benson
First Reading Senate Rules on 02/15/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure – Postconviction Review – Motion for Reduction of Sentence [SB-976]
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[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Authorizing a State's Attorney to file a motion for a reduction of sentence at any time during the period of active incarceration; authorizing the Court to consider multiple factors in determining whether to reduce a sentence, disciplinary record and record of rehabilitation, evidence reflecting a diminished risk for future violence, and changes in circumstances since the original conviction;
prohibiting the State's Attorney, if the court denies the motion, from filing a subsequent motion for at least 3 years; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Obie Patterson
Hearing 3/29 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/23/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Correctional Services - Inmates - Labor, Job Training, and Educational Courses [HB-1245]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requiring the compensation rate for inmate labor in Maryland Correctional Enterprises to be not less than the federal minimum wage; requiring the Division of Correction to offer job training and educational courses to certain inmates; and requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to evaluate the job training and educational courses offered by the Division on an ongoing basis.
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Hill
Hearing Canceled on 03/07/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Cannabis - Legalization and Regulation (Cannabis Legalization and Equity Act) [HB-1342]
[Cannabis ]
[Taxes ]
[Healthcare ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Health ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Legalizing the possession and use of a certain amount of cannabis by a person of at least a certain age; providing for expungement of records, dismissal of charges, and commutation of sentences in certain cases involving cannabis-related charges; providing for a system of regulation of the sale of cannabis by the Maryland Department of Health and local jurisdictions; and providing for the taxation of the sale of cannabis in the State.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gabriel Acevero
Hearing 3/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Environment - Office of Recycling - Mattress Stewardship Program - Establishment [HB-1226]
[Environmental ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
Prohibiting, on and after January 1, 2027, a person from disposing of a mattress in a landfill; prohibiting a person from burning or incinerating a mattress as an alternative means of disposal, subject to certain exceptions; requiring certain producers of mattresses sold at retail in the State or a certain representative organization to submit a plan for the establishment of a Mattress Stewardship Program in the Department of the Environment for approval on or before July 1, 2023; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Hill
Hearing Canceled (environment And Transportation) on 03/09/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Health and Wellness Standards – Correctional Facilities [HB-1352]
[Food ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requiring the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services, with the advice of the Secretary of Health, to update certain minimum mandatory standards for inmate food services to reflect certain practices and guidelines; establishing the Correctional Facilities Health and Wellness Pilot Program to establish minimum mandatory standards for inmate food services in facilities participating in the Program; and requiring the Secretary of Health to adopt health and wellness standards for certain facilities; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Hill
Hearing Canceled (health And Government Operations) on 03/09/2022