Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission - Members and Hearing Examiners

Summary

The bill would increase the Maryland Parole Commission to 15‑20 members and require a new, non‑partisan appointment process that involves a panel of state officials and advocates. It also eliminates the current use of hearing examiners, sets strict timelines for filling vacancies, and changes the vote needed to grant parole, especially for life sentences. The changes aim to make parole decisions more transparent and accountable.

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Hearings

• Judicial Proceedings — Bill Hearing
  Judicial Proceedings · Apr 1, 2026
• Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
  Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee · Apr 1, 2026
• Judiciary — Bill Hearing
  Judiciary · Mar 3, 2026

History

1. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Mar 23, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
4. Mar 21, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
5. Mar 21, 2026Floor Amendment {
6. Mar 21, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
7. Mar 21, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
8. Jan 29, 2026Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
9. Jan 14, 2026First Reading Judiciary
10. Sep 16, 2025Pre-filed

Sponsors

• Phillips · sponsor
• Conaway
• Moon
• Moreno
• Simmons
• Williams

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