MD HB1251 | 2023 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 16 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-16 - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizing a defendant, on conviction of a nonviolent crime, to file a motion requesting that the court consider the defendant's status as the primary caretaker of a child or vulnerable adult in determining the sentence for the crime; and establishing procedures for filing a motion, granting a motion, sentencing, and modifying a sentence under the Act.

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Title

Criminal Procedure - Sentencing - Primary Caretaker

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2023-02-16HouseFirst Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Criminal Procedure6237(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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