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Introduced
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
In Committee
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing that a person who has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year and is currently serving the sentence imposed for the conviction, including a term of parole or probation, or has been convicted of a crime involving or relating to perjury, witness intimidation, jury intimidation, or fraud or a related crime is not qualified for jury service.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Maryland law on jury service disqualification. It states that a person is not qualified for jury service if they have been convicted of a crime punishable by more than 1 year of imprisonment and is currently serving the sentence, including parole or probation, or if they have been convicted of a crime involving perjury, witness intimidation, jury intimidation, or fraud-related offenses. The bill also removes a provision that allowed individuals with certain disqualifying convictions to serve on a jury if they had been pardoned. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Kent Roberson (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Jackie Addison (D),
Kevin Harris (D),
Cheryl Pasteur (D),
Denise Roberts (D),
Gary Simmons (D),
Kym Taylor (D),
Nicole Williams (D),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 2/14/2024 ) (on 02/14/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0446?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0446f.pdf |
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