Correctional Services – Step–Down Programs – Cause of Action
What this bill does
Requiring the Commissioner of Correction to provide a certain inmate with a certain step-down program to prepare an inmate for transition to the general population or the community; establishing the requirements of a certain step-down program; prohibiting an inmate with less than 180 days until release from being denied access to a certain program, except under certain circumstances; requiring the Commissioner of Correction to document a certain justification in writing; authorizing a certain civil action for damages; etc.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (13)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Lohrasbi, Munib | Disability Rights Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Franklin, Neill | Law Enforcement Action Partnership | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ruben, Brandon | MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER | Oral |
| FAV | Shreve, Joan | MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER | Oral |
| FAV | Moyd, Esquire, Olinda | Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| FAV | Haven, Kimberly | Reproductive Justice Inside | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Lewis, J., Delegate Lewis, J.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Dhaven, K | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Haven, K | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Haven, Kimberly | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | VanWIckle, Rick | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Kahl, Catherine | Individual | Written (PDF) |