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HB 16

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: June 20, 2026.

Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission - Members and Hearing Examiners.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-16
Session 2026
Status passed_lower
Committee Judiciary; Judicial Proceedings
House of Delegates passed_lower 2026-06-20
Summary

Altering the appointing authority and method of appointment of parole commissioners; requiring a new commissioner to be appointed within 90 days after a vacancy; prohibiting a hearing examiner appointed under certain authority from serving for more than 90 days; altering certain requirements for hearing examiners; requiring a vote of the majority of commissioners appointed to the Maryland Parole Commission, instead of a minimum number of 6 commissioners, to approve a certain incarcerated individual for parole; etc.

Sponsor
Delegate Phillips
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-10 Status passed_lower
2026-06-20 Latest Action In the Senate - Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
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