MD HB261 | 2020 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 20 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-21 - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 20 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-21 - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Modifying the circumstances under which a police officer is required to charge by citation for certain misdemeanor or local ordinance violations that have an imprisonment penalty of up to 90 days and do not involve serious injury or an immediate health risk; modifying the categories of offenses for which a police officer is authorized to charge by citation; and modifying the circumstances under which a police officer may charge a defendant by citation.
Title
Criminal Procedure - Charging Procedures and Documents - Citation
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-21 | House | Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2020-01-20 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
SB333 (Crossfiled) 2020-01-29 - Hearing 2/11 at 12:00 p.m.
Subjects
Citations
Controlled Dangerous Substances
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Procedure
Health
Injury
Law Enforcement
Warrants
Controlled Dangerous Substances
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Procedure
Health
Injury
Law Enforcement
Warrants
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Procedure | 4 | 101 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0261?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0261f.pdf |
