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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Gun Theft Felony Act of 2022 [HB-1132]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Classifying the theft of a firearm as a felony; and establishing a penalty for theft of a firearm of imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first offense, and imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $2,500 for a second or subsequent offense.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Hearing 3/09 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2022
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Criminal Law - Use or Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance - De Minimis Quantity [HB-1054]
[Crime ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Healthcare ]
Making certain violations relating to the use or possession of certain de minimis quantities of certain controlled dangerous substances a civil offense rather than a misdemeanor; altering a certain provision of law to require a court to order a person who commits a certain violation, regardless of the age of the person, to attend a certain drug education program, refer the person to an assessment for mental health or substance use disorder, and refer the person to substance use or mental health treatment under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Moon
Hearing 3/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Cannabis - Regulation - Delta-8- and Delta-10-Tetrahydrocannabinol [HB-1078]
[Cannabis ]
[Agriculture ]
[Public Health ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Science ]
Prohibiting a certain person from distributing, purchasing for sale, or selling products containing delta-8- or delta-10-tetrahydrocannabinol to an individual under the age of 21 years; requiring the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission, in consultation with the State Department of Agriculture and other stakeholders, to study and make recommendations on the classification and regulation of tetrahydrocannabinols, other than delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, and certain other manufactured products; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Kaiser
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 511 on 05/29/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Public Safety – Licensed Firearms Dealers – Security Requirements [HB-1021]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Prohibiting a certain licensed firearms dealer from storing a firearm on a certain premises where the licensed firearms dealer conducts business, unless the premises is equipped with certain security features; requiring a licensed firearms dealer to lock certain firearms in a certain location outside business hours; and requiring the Secretary of State Police to suspend or revoke a certain dealer's license if the dealer is found in violation of certain offenses.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Gubernatorial Veto Override (legislative Date: 4/8/2022) - Chapter 55 on 04/09/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Crime of Violence [HB-1065]
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[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Prohibiting a judicial officer from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant who is charged with a crime of violence if the defendant has a pending charge for a crime of violence or was convicted within the previous 10 years of a crime of violence.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Hearing 3/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Use or Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance - De Minimis Quantity [SB-784]
[Crime ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Healthcare ]
Making certain violations relating to the use or possession of certain de minimis quantities of certain controlled dangerous substances a civil offense rather than a misdemeanor; altering a certain provision of law to require a court to order a person who commits a certain violation, regardless of the age of the person, to attend a certain drug education program, refer the person to an assessment for mental health or substance use disorder, and refer the person to substance use or mental health treatment under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Hearing 3/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/09/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Cannabis Reform [SB-833]
[Cannabis ]
[Small Business ]
[Crime ]
[Economic Development ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requiring the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission to conduct a baseline study of cannabis use in the State; establishing the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund in the Department of Commerce to provide assistance to small, minority, and women-owned businesses entering the adult-use cannabis industry; altering certain provisions relating to penalties, charging procedures, expungement, shielding, and sentencing for certain marijuana-related offenses; legalizing the use and possession of marijuana under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman
Third Reading Passed (29-17) on 04/01/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Juvenile Justice Reform [SB-691]
[Children and Youth ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Altering provisions of law relating to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, the juvenile intake process, and the placement of a certain child in detention or community detention; altering provisions of law relating to the authority of the juvenile court in making a disposition on a certain petition; specifying the authority of the juvenile court to place a child on probation under certain circumstances; requiring a certain report from the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(b) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 41 on 04/09/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Cannabis Reform [HB-837]
[Cannabis ]
[Public Health ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requiring the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission, in consultation with certain stakeholders, to conduct a baseline study of cannabis use in the State by March 1, 2023; altering certain provisions relating to penalties, charging procedures, expungement, shielding, and sentencing for certain offenses involving cannabis; legalizing the use and possession of a certain quantity of cannabis by an individual who is at least 21 years old; establishing the Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council and a Cannabis Public Health Fund; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Clippinger
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(b) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 26 on 04/09/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Criminal Law – Violation of a Protective Order – Merger Prohibition and Separate Sentence Authorization [HB-817]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Prohibiting a conviction for violation of a certain protective order from merging with a conviction for a certain other crime; and authorizing a sentence for violation of a certain protective order to be imposed separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a certain other sentence.
Sponsored by: Rep. Emily Shetty
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 168 on 04/21/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun [SB-533]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Establishing the felony of theft of a handgun; and establishing a penalty for theft of a handgun of, for a first conviction, 2 to 5 years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000 or both and, for a second or subsequent conviction, imprisonment for 5 to 10 years and a fine of up to $2,500 or both.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Young
Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/31/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Stalking - Penalties [SB-429]
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[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Increasing the penalties for stalking to a period of imprisonment of up to 10 years or a fine of up to $10,000 or both if the victim had a protective order in effect against the defendant at the time of the offense or the defendant had previously been convicted of stalking.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/31/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) [HB-423]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Expanding the types of cases in which the State may appeal from a decision of a trial court under certain circumstances; establishing, altering, and clarifying penalties for and elements of certain firearm-related crimes; prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a certain defendant charged with a certain firearm-related crime under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Hearing 2/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/27/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) [SB-396]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Expanding the types of cases in which the State may appeal from a decision of a trial court under certain circumstances; establishing, altering, and clarifying penalties for and elements of certain firearm-related crimes; prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a certain defendant charged with a certain firearm-related crime under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Carozza
Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/26/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Failure to Obey a Reasonable and Lawful Order [HB-304]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Altering a certain prohibition relating to willfully refusing to comply with a law enforcement officer's reasonable and lawful order.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Ruth
Hearing 2/01 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/24/2022
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Abuse Of Family Or Household Members. [SB-2082]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Adds abuse of family or household members to those felonies that qualify for repeat offender sentencing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Act 018, 04/27/2022 (gov. Msg. No. 1118). on 04/27/2022
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Abuse Of Family Or Household Members. [HB-1457]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Adds abuse of family or household members to those felonies that qualify for repeat offender sentencing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Saiki
Referred To Jha, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/26/2022
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Abandoned Vehicles. [HB-1414]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Makes a person who is the registered owner of a vehicle that was deemed abandoned or derelict subject to a tiered fine system. (CD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Henry Aquino
Received Notice Of Passage On Final Reading In House (hse. Com. No. 824). on 05/05/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Crime Involving a Handgun [HB-207]
[Crime ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Prohibiting a judicial officer from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant charged with a crime involving a handgun after having been convicted of a crime involving a handgun within the previous 5 years; and requiring that a certain defendant be held without bail pending trial in a certain correctional facility.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dalya Attar
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/14/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Crimes - Unattended Dogs - Extreme Weather Conditions and Heat [SB-44]
[Animals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Prohibiting a person from leaving a dog outside and unattended for longer than 30 minutes without access to continuous suitable shelter during extreme weather conditions or suitable shelter or suitable shade when temperatures are above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, subject to certain exceptions; defining "extreme weather conditions" as temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or conditions during an active winter or cold weather warning or advisory; making a violation of the Act a civil offense and applying certain penalties; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Jackson
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 182 on 04/21/2022