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Legislation

Session:

Judiciary Committee

Chair

Delegate Joseph F. Vallario, Jr.

Vice Chair

Delegate Kathleen M. Dumais

Address

Room 101
House Office Building
Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Phone

410-841-3488

301-858-3488

Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3488

Staff

Dept. of Legislative Services: Douglas R. Nestor, Lauren C. Nestor, and Claire E. Rossmark

Assistant to Chair: Holly Vandegrift

Issue Areas
: Judicial administration and court structure
: Legal profession
: Correctional facilities and services
: Criminal and civil laws, penalties, immunities, and procedures
: Juvenile justice
: Public safety
: Family law
: Drunk and drugged driving and incarcerable motor vehicle offenses

Further Information

Witness Guidelines and Committee FAQs

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Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003) Title Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) Sponsor Delegate Dumais
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0006 Title Criminal Law - Human Trafficking - Felony Sponsor Delegate Chang
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0008 (SB0413) Title Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit - Testing Requirement Sponsor Delegate Conaway
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0021 Title Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit - Reporting to CODIS Sponsor Delegate Conaway
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0028 Title Criminal Law - Assault - Public Transportation Operator and Penalties Sponsor Delegate Angel
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0029 (SB0027) Title Firearms - Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval Sponsor Delegate Rey
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0030 Title Family Law – Domestic Violence – Definition of Abuse Sponsor Delegate Angel
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0031 Title Criminal Procedure - Charges Disposed of by Nolle Prosequi, Dismissal, or Acquittal - Case Search Sponsor Delegate Lewis, J.
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0040 Title Criminal Law and Procedure - Animal Abuse Registry Sponsor Delegate Frush
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0056 Title Criminal Procedure - Search Warrants - Utility Meters Sponsor Delegate Carr
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0065 Title Criminal Procedure - Domestic Violence - Active Electronic Monitoring - Pretrial Release and Probation Sponsor Delegate Angel
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0081 Title Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Mental Injury Sponsor Delegate Angel
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0097 /CH0591 Title State Board of Law Examiners – Sunset Extension Sponsor Speaker
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0100 (SB0199) Title Criminal Law - Violent Offenders - Penalties (Accountability for Violent Criminals Act of 2018) Sponsor Speaker
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0101 (SB0197) Title Crimes - Firearms - Penalties Sponsor Speaker
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0102 (SB0198) Title Criminal Gang Offenses – Penalties, Procedure, and Elements Sponsor Speaker
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0110 /CH0741 Title St. Mary's County - Inmate Release Programs Sponsor St. Mary's County Delegation
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0111 /CH0188 (SB0233/CH0189) Title Maryland Department of Health - Defendants Found Incompetent to Stand Trial or Not Criminally Responsible - Commitment Sponsor Delegate Barron
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0122 (SB0938) Title Criminal Procedure - Sentencing Guidelines - Previously Adjudicated Delinquent Sponsor Delegate Anderson
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0125 Title Criminal Law - Misuse of Laser Pointer Sponsor Delegate Fisher
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0139 Title Public Safety - Emergency Medical Services - Motorcycle Response Unit Sponsor Delegate Knotts
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0140 Title Public Safety - Emergency Medical Services - Bicycle Response Unit Sponsor Delegate Knotts
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0142 Title Vehicle Laws - Injury or Death of Vulnerable Road User - Penalties Sponsor Delegate Lafferty
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0190 /CH0671 Title Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Psychological Consultation and Evaluation Sponsor Chair, Judiciary Committee
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0191 (SB0670) Title Family Law - Marriage - Age Requirements Sponsor Delegate Atterbeary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0192 (SB0781) Title Criminal Procedure - Victims and Witnesses - Out of Court Statement of Child Victim Sponsor Delegate Atterbeary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0202 /CH0702 (SB0361/CH0703) Title Criminal Procedure – Incompetency and Criminal Responsibility – Court–Ordered Evaluation Sponsor Delegate Morhaim
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0212 (SB1038/CH0238) Title Criminal Law – Animal Cruelty – Sentencing Conditions Sponsor Delegate Moon
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0240 (SB0661) Title Law Enforcement - Federal Surplus Program - Equipment Acquisition Sponsor Delegate Moon
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0246 (SB0671) Title Hate Crimes - Threats and Penalties Sponsor Delegate Rosenberg
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0247 /CH0422 (SB0963) Title Criminal Procedure - Victim Services Unit - Victims' Compensation Sponsor Chair, Judiciary Committee
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0250 Title Drunk and Drugged Driving - Subsequent Offenders - Concurrent Jurisdiction Sponsor Delegate Dumais
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0256 Title Prince George's County - Landlord-Tenant Cases - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program PG 409-18 Sponsor Prince George's County Delegation
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0265 Title Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Medical Cannabis Program Training Sponsor Delegate Grammer
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0267 Title Crimes - Adultery - Repeal Sponsor Delegate Dumais
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0269 (SB0180) Title Criminal Procedure - Victim Notification - Dissemination and National Standards Sponsor Delegate Lewis, J.
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0276 Title Criminal Law - Misconduct in Office - Public Official Sponsor Delegate Rosenberg
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0286 /CH0809 (SB0668/CH0810) Title Circuit Court Clerks - Salary Increase Sponsor Delegate Dumais
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0289 Title Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages Sponsor Delegate Sydnor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0291 /CH0144 (SB1137/CH0145) Title Correctional Services - Inmate Case Record - Educational, Vocational, and Job History Sponsor Delegate Queen
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0295 (SB1113) Title Correctional Services - Diminution Credits - Education Sponsor Delegate Queen
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0301 /CH0362 (SB0270/CH0363) Title Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2018) Sponsor Delegate Atterbeary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0312 /CH0619 Title Criminal Law – School Bus Driver and Public Transportation Worker – Obstructing, Hindering, or Interfering With Sponsor Delegate Davis
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0314 (SB0431) Title Criminal Procedure - Cell Site Simulator Technology Sponsor Delegate Sydnor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0319 /CH0706 (SB0160/CH0707) Title Juvenile Law – Truancy Sponsor Delegate Sydnor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0323 (SB0248) Title Criminal Procedure - Charging Procedures and Documents - Citation Sponsor Delegate Dumais
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0324 Title Manslaughter and Homicide by Vehicle or Vessel - Penalties Sponsor Delegate Dumais
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0325 (SB0446) Title Criminal Law - Use or Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance - De Minimis Quantity Sponsor Delegate Morhaim
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0328 (SB0121/CH0501) Title Family Law - Domestic Violence - Definition of Abuse Sponsor Delegate Dumais
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0346 (SB0297) Title Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Human Trafficking Sponsor Speaker

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Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)	Title	Sponsor	Current Status	Org Committees & Hearings	Opp Committees & Hearings
HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003)	Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act)	Delegate Dumais	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4	Judiciary 1/18/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0006	Criminal Law - Human Trafficking - Felony	Delegate Chang	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 1/16/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0008 (SB0413)	Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit - Testing Requirement	Delegate Conaway	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 1/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0021	Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit - Reporting to CODIS	Delegate Conaway	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 1/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0028	Criminal Law - Assault - Public Transportation Operator and Penalties	Delegate Angel	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 1/16/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0029 (SB0027)	Firearms - Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval	Delegate Rey	In the House - Recommitted to Judiciary (Delegate Vallario)	Judiciary 3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0030	Family Law – Domestic Violence – Definition of Abuse	Delegate Angel	In the Senate - Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 1/18/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0031	Criminal Procedure - Charges Disposed of by Nolle Prosequi, Dismissal, or Acquittal - Case Search	Delegate Lewis, J.	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Judiciary 1/16/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0040	Criminal Law and Procedure - Animal Abuse Registry	Delegate Frush	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 1/18/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0056	Criminal Procedure - Search Warrants - Utility Meters	Delegate Carr	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Judiciary 1/16/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0065	Criminal Procedure - Domestic Violence - Active Electronic Monitoring - Pretrial Release and Probation	Delegate Angel	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 1/18/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0081	Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Mental Injury	Delegate Angel	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 1/25/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0097 /CH0591	State Board of Law Examiners – Sunset Extension	Speaker	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 591	Judiciary 1/24/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 3/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0100 (SB0199)	Criminal Law - Violent Offenders - Penalties (Accountability for Violent Criminals Act of 2018)	Speaker	In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0101 (SB0197)	Crimes - Firearms - Penalties	Speaker	In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0102 (SB0198)	Criminal Gang Offenses – Penalties, Procedure, and Elements	Speaker	In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0110 /CH0741	St. Mary's County - Inmate Release Programs	St. Mary's County Delegation	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 741	Judiciary 1/23/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 3/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0111 /CH0188 (SB0233/CH0189)	Maryland Department of Health - Defendants Found Incompetent to Stand Trial or Not Criminally Responsible - Commitment	Delegate Barron	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 188	Judiciary 1/23/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0122 (SB0938)	Criminal Procedure - Sentencing Guidelines - Previously Adjudicated Delinquent	Delegate Anderson	In the House - Recommitted to Judiciary (Delegate Vallario)	Judiciary 1/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0125	Criminal Law - Misuse of Laser Pointer	Delegate Fisher	In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 1/23/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 3/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0139	Public Safety - Emergency Medical Services - Motorcycle Response Unit	Delegate Knotts	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 1/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0140	Public Safety - Emergency Medical Services - Bicycle Response Unit	Delegate Knotts	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 1/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0142	Vehicle Laws - Injury or Death of Vulnerable Road User - Penalties	Delegate Lafferty	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Judiciary
HB0190 /CH0671	Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Psychological Consultation and Evaluation	Chair, Judiciary Committee	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 671	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 3/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0191 (SB0670)	Family Law - Marriage - Age Requirements	Delegate Atterbeary	In the Senate - Conference Committee Appointed	Judiciary 2/01/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0192 (SB0781)	Criminal Procedure - Victims and Witnesses - Out of Court Statement of Child Victim	Delegate Atterbeary	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0202 /CH0702 (SB0361/CH0703)	Criminal Procedure – Incompetency and Criminal Responsibility – Court–Ordered Evaluation	Delegate Morhaim	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 702	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0212 (SB1038/CH0238)	Criminal Law – Animal Cruelty – Sentencing Conditions	Delegate Moon	Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)	Judiciary 2/01/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0240 (SB0661)	Law Enforcement - Federal Surplus Program - Equipment Acquisition	Delegate Moon	In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0246 (SB0671)	Hate Crimes - Threats and Penalties	Delegate Rosenberg	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0247 /CH0422 (SB0963)	Criminal Procedure - Victim Services Unit - Victims' Compensation	Chair, Judiciary Committee	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 422	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0250	Drunk and Drugged Driving - Subsequent Offenders - Concurrent Jurisdiction	Delegate Dumais	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Judiciary 1/31/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB0256	Prince George's County - Landlord-Tenant Cases - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program PG 409-18	Prince George's County Delegation	In the House - Hearing 1/31 at 2:00 p.m.	Judiciary 1/31/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB0265	Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Medical Cannabis Program Training	Delegate Grammer	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0267	Crimes - Adultery - Repeal	Delegate Dumais	In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 3/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0269 (SB0180)	Criminal Procedure - Victim Notification - Dissemination and National Standards	Delegate Lewis, J.	In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0276	Criminal Law - Misconduct in Office - Public Official	Delegate Rosenberg	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM Environment and Transportation
HB0286 /CH0809 (SB0668/CH0810)	Circuit Court Clerks - Salary Increase	Delegate Dumais	Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 809	Judiciary 1/31/2018 - 2:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0289	Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages	Delegate Sydnor	In the House - Hearing 1/31 at 2:00 p.m.	Judiciary 1/31/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB0291 /CH0144 (SB1137/CH0145)	Correctional Services - Inmate Case Record - Educational, Vocational, and Job History	Delegate Queen	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 144	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0295 (SB1113)	Correctional Services - Diminution Credits - Education	Delegate Queen	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0301 /CH0362 (SB0270/CH0363)	Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2018)	Delegate Atterbeary	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 362	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0312 /CH0619	Criminal Law – School Bus Driver and Public Transportation Worker – Obstructing, Hindering, or Interfering With	Delegate Davis	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 619	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0314 (SB0431)	Criminal Procedure - Cell Site Simulator Technology	Delegate Sydnor	In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (41-3)	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0319 /CH0706 (SB0160/CH0707)	Juvenile Law – Truancy	Delegate Sydnor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 706	Judiciary 2/01/2018 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0323 (SB0248)	Criminal Procedure - Charging Procedures and Documents - Citation	Delegate Dumais	In the House - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0324	Manslaughter and Homicide by Vehicle or Vessel - Penalties	Delegate Dumais	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Judiciary 1/31/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB0325 (SB0446)	Criminal Law - Use or Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance - De Minimis Quantity	Delegate Morhaim	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0328 (SB0121/CH0501)	Family Law - Domestic Violence - Definition of Abuse	Delegate Dumais	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Judiciary 2/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0346 (SB0297)	Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Human Trafficking	Speaker	In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM