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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Reinstatement [SB-346]
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[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
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Providing that a person who is convicted of first-degree murder may be sentenced to death under certain circumstances; establishing certain procedures relating to notice, trial, and sentencing in relation to the imposition of the death penalty; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Cassilly
Hearing 2/07 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/07/2018
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Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act) [SB-298]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
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Providing that, in a prosecution for certain sexual offenses, evidence that the defendant committed sexually assaultive behavior at a certain time may be admissible for certain reasons; requiring that the State file a certain motion to introduce evidence of certain sexually assaultive behavior at a certain time; requiring a certain motion to include certain information; requiring the State to provide a copy of a certain motion to the defendant; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan C Lee
Hearing 2/07 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/07/2018
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Courts – Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior – Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2018) [SB-270]
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Providing that, in a prosecution for certain sexual offenses, evidence that the defendant committed sexually assaultive behavior before or after the offense for which the defendant is on trial may be admissible for certain reasons; requiring that the State file a motion of intent to introduce evidence of certain sexually assaultive behavior at least 90 days before the trial or at a later time under certain circumstances; requiring the State to provide a copy of a certain motion to the defendant; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores G Kelley
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 363 on 05/08/2018
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Maryland Department of Health - Defendants Found Incompetent to Stand Trial or Not Criminally Responsible - Commitment [SB-233]
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[Mental Health ]
[Public Health ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Requiring a court to order a certain defendant committed to a certain facility if the court makes a certain finding; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to admit a certain defendant to a designated facility as soon as possible, but not later than 10 business days after the Department receives the commitment order; requiring the Department to notify the court of the date of admittance of the defendant; authorizing a court to impose certain sanctions if the Department fails to admit a defendant within a certain time; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas McClain Middleton
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 189 on 04/24/2018
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Real Property - Wrongful Detainer and Distress Actions - Trial by Jury [SB-226]
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Authorizing a party to a certain wrongful detainer or distress action brought in the District Court to demand a trial by jury in accordance with certain provisions of law, subject to certain provisions of law; and making certain provisions of law regarding jury demands applicable to wrongful detainer actions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Cassilly
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 550 on 05/08/2018
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Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) [SB-2]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Crime ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Authorizing a court, under certain circumstances, to terminate the parental rights of an individual convicted of or found to have committed an act of nonconsensual sexual conduct against the other parent that resulted in the conception of a child; specifying that a termination of parental rights terminates completely certain rights and the parent's responsibility to support the child, including payment of child support; requiring the court to refer an unrepresented parent to legal services or to appoint counsel; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores G Kelley
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 3 on 02/13/2018
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Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Murder of Specific Individuals or Mass Murder [HB-887]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Providing that a person who is convicted of murder in the first degree may be sentenced to death under certain circumstances; providing that the murder of a law enforcement officer, a correctional officer, a certain first responder, or a certain witness, or a certain mass murder, under certain circumstances, is an aggravating circumstance 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: Rep. Kathy L. Afzali
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/15/2018
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws – Dedicated Bus Lanes – Enforcement [HB-749]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Requiring the Maryland Transit Administration, in consultation with Baltimore City, to examine and analyze dedicated bus lane enforcement mechanisms in use by certain other transit agencies; requiring the analysis to include an examination of best practices and technologies, a review of potential capital and operating costs, and an evaluation of the most effective methods for ensuring compliance with and enforcement of existing law; and requiring the Administration to report to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2018.
Sponsored by: Rep. Angela Angel
Favorable With Amendments {670015/1 Report Adopted on 03/19/2018
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Criminal Law – Cruelty to Animals – Traveling Elephant Acts [HB-618]
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[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
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Prohibiting a person from knowingly using, or causing the use of, an elephant to participate in a certain traveling animal act; establishing that a certain prohibition does not apply to a certain elephant exhibition at a nonmobile, permanent institution or facility; establishing a civil penalty for violation of the Act; providing that a person who violates the Act may be issued a certain citation; establishing certain requirements for a citation issued under the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar P Barve
Hearing 2/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/08/2018
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Criminal Procedure - Postconviction - DNA Testing and Petition for Writ of Actual Innocence [HB-395]
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Clarifying the group of persons who may file a certain petition for postconviction DNA testing or a database or log search; requiring a court to order a new trial or vacate a conviction under certain circumstances for certain classes of persons filing for postconviction DNA testing; establishing a standard required to file a writ of actual innocence by a person convicted as a result of a guilty plea, an Alford plea, or a plea of nolo contendere; authorizing a court to order a new trial or vacate a certain conviction; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen M Dumais
Favorable With Amendments Report By Judicial Proceedings on 04/09/2018
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Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act) [HB-353]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Providing that, in a prosecution for certain sexual offenses, evidence that the defendant committed sexually assaultive behavior at a certain time may be admissible for certain reasons; requiring that the State file a certain motion to introduce evidence of certain sexually assaultive behavior at a certain time; requiring a certain motion to include certain information; requiring the State to provide a copy of a certain motion to the defendant; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony McConkey
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/17/2018
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Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2018) [HB-301]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Providing that, in a prosecution for certain sexual offenses, evidence that the defendant committed sexually assaultive behavior before or after the offense for which the defendant is on trial may be admissible for certain reasons; requiring that the State file a motion of intent to introduce evidence of sexually assaultive behavior at least 90 days before the trial or at a later time under certain circumstances; requiring the State to provide a copy of a certain motion to the defendant; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric M Bromwell
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 362 on 05/08/2018
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Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Reinstatement [HB-1411]
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[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Providing that a person who is convicted of first-degree murder may be sentenced to death under certain circumstances; establishing certain procedures relating to notice, trial, and sentencing in relation to the imposition of the death penalty; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony McConkey
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/15/2018
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Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems [HB-1151]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Altering requirements for the annual calibration checks required for speed monitoring systems; requiring a local jurisdiction with a speed monitoring system program to publish online certain information; authorizing a person who receives a citation from a speed monitoring system to request the presence of certain individuals at trial; reducing from 20 to 10 days the time required for a notice requesting the presence of certain individuals at trial; establishing a certain presumption in favor of an individual issued a certain citation; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Neil C Parrott
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 03/12/2018
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Baltimore City – Vehicle Height Monitoring Systems – Enforcement [HB-1139]
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[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Authorizing the Motor Vehicle Administration to refuse to register or reregister, or suspend the registration of, a motor vehicle for which the person liable for a violation recorded by a vehicle height monitoring system has failed to pay the civil penalty, contest liability, or appear for trial; prohibiting a certain violation from being recorded on the driving record of any person; requiring Baltimore City and the District Court to provide a certain delinquency notice to the State Highway Administration; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Talmadge Branch
Rereferred To Judicial Proceedings on 04/09/2018
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Evidence - Chain of Custody - DNA Profile [HB-1125]
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[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Science ]
Establishing that a certain report signed by the DNA analyst is prima facie evidence of certain matters for a certain purpose under certain circumstances; providing that a certain DNA profile may be established without the necessity for the DNA analyst to personally appear in court under certain circumstances; providing that certain provisions of law do not preclude the right of any party to introduce any evidence supporting or contradicting certain evidence or presumptions; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelly Hettleman
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 04/09/2018
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Maryland Department of Health - Defendants Found Incompetent to Stand Trial or Not Criminally Responsible - Commitment [HB-111]
[Healthcare ]
[Mental Health ]
[Public Health ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Requiring a court to order a certain defendant committed to a certain facility if the court makes a certain finding; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to admit a certain defendant to a designated facility as soon as possible, but not later than 10 business days, after the Department receives the commitment order; requiring the Department to notify the court as to the date of admittance of the defendant; authorizing a court to impose certain sanctions if the Department fails to admit a defendant within a certain time; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen M Dumais
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 188 on 04/24/2018
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Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) [HB-1]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Crime ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Authorizing a court, under certain circumstances, to terminate the parental rights of an individual convicted of or found to have committed an act of nonconsensual sexual conduct against the other parent that resulted in the conception of a child; specifying that a termination of parental rights under the Act terminates completely certain rights and the parent's responsibility to support the child, including payment of child support; requiring the court to refer an unrepresented parent to legal services or to appoint counsel; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar P Barve
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 4 on 02/13/2018
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Criminal Procedure – Victims and Witnesses – Restrictions on Release of Personal Information [SB-942]
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[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Altering the circumstances under which a certain person may withhold the address or telephone number of a certain victim, victim's representative, or witness before a certain trial or adjudicatory hearing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan C Lee
Hearing 3/14 At 12:00 P.m. on 02/25/2019
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Criminal Law - Gaming - Civil Offense [SB-842]
[Gaming ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Altering the penalty for certain conduct relating to betting, wagering, or gambling; making certain conduct relating to betting, wagering, or gambling a civil offense; establishing that adjudication of a violation under a certain provision of the Act is not a criminal conviction for any purpose and does not impose any of the civil disabilities that may result from a criminal conviction; altering certain penalties; authorizing a certain police officer to issue a certain citation under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill P Carter
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 495 on 05/13/2019