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Introduced
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
In Committee
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction (Youth Equity & Safety Act) FOR the purpose of altering the jurisdiction of the juvenile court by repealing provisions specifying that the juvenile court does not have jurisdiction over a child alleged to have committed certain acts; and generally relating to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 3-8A-03 and 3-8A-27(a)(2)(iv) Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing Article - Criminal Procedure Section 4-202, 4-202.1, 4-202.2, 10-215(a)(20), and 10-216(d) Annotated Code of Maryland (2018 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Criminal Procedure Section 10-215(a)(21) through (25) Annotated Code of Maryland (2018 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Education Section 7-303(a)(6) Annotated Code of Maryland HOUSE BILL 96 (2022 Replacement Volume)
AI Summary
This bill, the Youth Equity & Safety Act, proposes to alter the jurisdiction of the juvenile court by repealing provisions that exclude certain acts from the court's jurisdiction. Specifically, the bill removes exceptions that previously prevented the juvenile court from having jurisdiction over certain serious offenses committed by children at least 14 or 16 years old. The bill also makes conforming changes to related criminal procedure and education laws. The goal of the legislation is to expand the juvenile court's jurisdiction and provide more youth with the rehabilitative services and programs available through the juvenile justice system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/2/2023 ) (on 03/02/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0096?ys=2023RS |
| Racial Equity Impact | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/Pubs/BudgetFiscal/2023RS-HB0096-REIN.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0096f.pdf |
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