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Introduced
01/29/2021
01/29/2021
In Committee
01/29/2021
01/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a certain individual registered with the State sex offender registry from residing within 1,000 feet of a school, child care facility, park, playground, designated school bus stop, or place where children regularly congregate; establishing that a person who violates the Act is subject to a penalty of 5 years imprisonment or a $5,000 fine or both; and applying the Act prospectively.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits registered sex offenders whose offense involved a victim under 17 years old and who were at least 21 years old at the time of the offense from residing within 1,000 feet of a school, child care facility, park, playground, designated school bus stop, or place where children regularly congregate. Violations of this law are punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. The bill applies prospectively, meaning it does not affect registrants before the effective date of July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing 2/23 at 1:30 p.m. (on 01/31/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0847?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0847f.pdf |
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