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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing an individual who is serving a term of confinement to petition a court to reduce the sentence under certain circumstances; limiting the number of petitions that an individual may file to two; and establishing procedures for a proceeding under the Act.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes individuals serving a term of confinement to petition the court to reduce their sentence under certain circumstances. It limits the number of petitions an individual can file to two, and establishes procedures for the court hearing, including requirements for the court's decision to address various factors related to the individual's case. The bill also includes provisions that the limited availability of rehabilitation programs or the individual's claim of innocence cannot be construed against them. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading Passed with Amendments (on 04/04/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0123?ys=2024RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0123_jud.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 483627/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0003/sb0123_48362701.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0123t.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 673029/1 (Senator Ready) Adopted (22-21) | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0003/sb0123_67302901.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 163528/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (18-22) | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0003/sb0123_16352801.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 143024/1 | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0003/sb0123_14302401.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0123_jpr.pdf |
| Racial Equity Impact | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/Pubs/BudgetFiscal/2024RS-SB0123-REIN.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0123f.pdf |
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