Criminal Procedure - Life Without Parole - Imposition
Sponsor: Senator KelleyCommittee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - ProcedureStatus: Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a court from imposing a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole on an individual who was under the age of 18 years at the time the offense was committed.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Kelley, Senator Kelleylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Shellenberger, Scott | Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | O'Day, Garrettlobbyist | MD Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |