Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Release - Crimes Resulting in Death of Young Victim
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Summary
The bill stops courts from letting anyone out after a conviction for a violent offense or child‑neglect charge that caused the death of a victim younger than 14, until sentencing or all appeals are finished. It applies to all such cases in Maryland and is intended to keep dangerous offenders detained. The measure would take effect on October 1, 2026.
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- Judiciary — Bill HearingJudiciary · Mar 10, 2026
History
- Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary
Sponsors
- Valentine · sponsor
- Arikan
- Baker
- Bouchat
- Griffith
- Hornberger
- Hutchinson
- Miller
- R. Long
- Reilly
- Tomlinson
- Wivell
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