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Introduced
01/22/2018
01/22/2018
In Committee
03/05/2018
03/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/09/2018
04/09/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Awarding a one-time diminution credit to reduce the term of confinement of an inmate if the inmate successfully obtains a certain educational certificate, diploma, or degree; establishing a diminution credit of not less than 60 days and not more than 730 days that may be awarded; and requiring the Commissioner of Correction to establish a uniform system of deductions and participation criteria for awarding a certain diminution credit.
AI Summary
This bill awards a one-time diminution (reduction) credit to inmates who successfully obtain certain educational certificates, diplomas, or degrees. The diminution credit can be between 60 and 730 days, which would reduce the inmate's term of confinement. The Commissioner of Correction is required to establish a uniform system of deductions and participation criteria for awarding this diminution credit. The bill aims to incentivize inmates to pursue educational opportunities during their incarceration.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Pam Queen (D)*,
Bilal Ali (D),
Curtis Anderson (D),
Kathleen Dumais (D),
Eric Ebersole (D),
Angela Gibson (D),
Clarence Lam (D),
Jazz Lewis (D),
David Moon (D),
Marice Morales (D),
Nick Mosby (D),
Elizabeth Proctor (D),
Carlo Sanchez (D),
Charles Sydnor (D),
Last Action
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn (on 03/05/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0295?ys=2018rs |
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?id=hb0295&stab=01&pid=billpage&tab=subject3&ys=2018rs |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/votes_comm/hb0295_jud.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/fnotes/bil_0005/hb0295.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hb/hb0295f.pdf |
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