Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent law enforcement officers from stopping a motorist based on the scent of cannabis without evidence.
The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee on Tuesday heard comments for and against legislation that cover a wide range of aspects, including drag racing and other dangerous driving behavior that local Maryland governments and their police forces say are becoming bigger and bigger problems.
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February 22, 2021
MARYLAND – The Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBR) has been a big point of contention for Maryland lawmakers over the past few years. But now they’re making steps towards passing a bill that could rework the LEOBR in a big way. “That is due in part to the fact that the committee has that ability to pull the pieces of the legislation apart and really delve in, make amendments and changes to however it may be,” said Speaker Pro Tem Sheree Sample-Hughes.
The Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee passed a bill Friday aimed at drastically reworking the LEOBR. Some of the changes would include establishing that a law enforcement agency has a certain burden of proof in any proceeding under the act. The amendments would also allow citizens to take part in oversight after taking training sessions. “We want people – we want citizens – to be at the table and to ensure that they are very knowledgeable of the policies and procedures
Maryland General Assembly considers a bill to end life sentences for juveniles
By Natalie Rubino
Maryland General Assembly considers a bill to end life sentences for juveniles
A bill that would end life sentences in prison for juveniles is making its way through the Maryland House and Senate.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - A bill that would end life sentences in prison for juveniles is making its way through the Maryland House and Senate.
The Juvenile Restoration Act would end life sentences without parole for children under 18 who’ve committed violent crimes. It would also make anyone currently serving a life sentence for more than 20 years eligible for a resentencing from a judge, where they will have to prove they’ve turned their life around.