MD HB940 | 2023 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future HB1429
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 10 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-13 - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 10 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-13 - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Providing that the creative expression of a criminal defendant or juvenile respondent is not admissible against the defendant or respondent unless the court makes certain findings; and defining "creative expression" as the expression or application of creativity or imagination in the production or arrangement of forms, sounds, words, movements, or symbols.
Title
Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Admissibility of Creative Expression
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-13 | House | Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2023-02-10 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
HB940 (Carry Over) 2023-02-13 - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 10 | 925 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0940?ys=2023RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0940f.pdf |
