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MD HB301Correctional Services - Diminution of a Term of Confinement - First-Degree Rape and First-Degree Sexual Offense (Pava Marie LaPere Act)
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Introduced
01/15/2024
01/15/2024
In Committee
01/15/2024
01/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Correctional Services - Diminution of a Term of Confinement - First-Degree Rape and First-Degree Sexual Offense (Pava Marie LaPere Act) FOR the purpose of prohibiting an incarcerated individual who is serving a sentence for first-degree rape or first-degree sexual offense as first-degree sexual offense existed prior to a certain date from being entitled to diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement; and generally relating to the diminution of an incarcerated individual’s term of confinement. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Correctional Services Section 3-702 Annotated Code of Maryland (2017 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement) (As enacted by Chapter 721 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2023)
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Pava Marie LaPere Act, prohibits incarcerated individuals serving sentences for first-degree rape or first-degree sexual offense (as the offense existed prior to a certain date) from being entitled to diminution of their term of confinement. Diminution refers to the reduction of a prison sentence through good behavior or other credits. The bill amends the Correctional Services Article of the Maryland Code to exclude these specific offenses from the diminution provisions. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Elizabeth Embry (D)*,
Jackie Addison (D),
Nick Allen (D),
Marlon Amprey (D),
Dalya Attar (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Mark Edelson (D),
Robin Grammer (R),
Andre Johnson (D),
Susan McComas (R),
Stephanie Smith (D),
Joe Vogel (D),
Melissa Wells (D),
Nicole Williams (D),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 2/6/2024 ) (on 02/06/2024)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0301?ys=2024RS | 01/16/2024 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0301f.pdf | 01/16/2024 |
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