Bill > SB220

This bill modifies the conditions, violations, and discharge procedures for lifetime sexual offender supervision in Maryland. It clarifies that lifetime supervision applies to individuals convicted of certain sex offenses, including those involving minors or repeat offenses, and mandates that this supervision begins after any prison or parole terms end, or upon the commencement of the registration obligation for certain individuals. The bill also outlines specific requirements for imposing and adjusting supervision conditions, such as GPS monitoring, restrictions on proximity to schools, and mandatory treatment programs. It establishes penalties for violating these conditions, ranging from misdemeanor to felony charges with potential imprisonment and fines, and clarifies that violations do not end the supervision term. Furthermore, the bill revises the process for petitioning for discharge from supervision, requiring a minimum of five years served, extending the waiting period to reapply if denied to two years, and mandating that victims be notified of discharge petitions and their outcomes. The petition itself must now include a risk assessment from an approved provider, a polygraph examination, and a recommendation from the sexual offender management team. Finally, the bill specifies that a judge cannot deny a discharge petition without a hearing and must find that the petitioner is no longer a danger to others before granting it, with provisions for the State's Attorney to request a hearing if the court initially believes discharge is warranted.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0220?ys=2026RS