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MD HB1605
MD HB1605Compensation for Individuals Erroneously Convicted - County Cost-Sharing - Repeal
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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repealing the requirement that county governments are required to pay 50% of the amount of compensation to individuals erroneously convicted of a crime the individual did not commit.
AI Summary
This bill repeals a provision that required county governments to pay 50% of the compensation awarded to individuals who were erroneously convicted, sentenced, and confined for a crime they did not commit. Previously, starting in fiscal year 2026, the county where the conviction occurred would be responsible for half of the financial compensation, which was calculated based on the number of days of wrongful confinement multiplied by a daily rate derived from the State's most recent annual median household income. The bill removes this county cost-sharing requirement, meaning the State will now bear the full financial burden of compensating these wrongly convicted individuals, in addition to providing various benefits such as housing, education, and healthcare.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1605?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1605f.pdf |
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