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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting the earning of diminution credits to reduce the term of confinement of an incarcerated individual who is serving a sentence for murder in the first degree in a State or local correctional facility.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "First Degree Murder - Diminution Credits - Prohibition," aims to prevent individuals convicted of first-degree murder from earning "diminution credits," which are reductions in their prison sentence for good behavior or program participation. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to state that an incarcerated individual serving a sentence for a violation of Section 2-201 of the Criminal Law Article, which pertains to first-degree murder, is not eligible for these sentence reductions. The bill also clarifies that these changes apply only to offenses committed on or after its effective date of October 1, 2026, and do not affect any crimes committed before that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (25)
Jason Buckel (R)*,
Kevin Anderson (R),
Steve Arentz (R),
Terry Baker (R),
Barry Beauchamp (R),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Mike Griffith (R),
Wayne Hartman (R),
Jim Hinebaugh (R),
Kevin Hornberger (R),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Jay Jacobs (R),
Nic Kipke (R),
Bob Long (R),
Susan McComas (R),
Ric Metzgar (R),
Todd Morgan (R),
LaToya Nkongolo (R),
Jesse Pippy (R),
Teresa Reilly (R),
April Rose (R),
Stuart Schmidt (R),
Chris Tomlinson (R),
William Valentine (R),
William Wivell (R),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/3/2026 ) (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0463?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0463f.pdf |
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