Correctional Services – Maryland Correctional Enterprises – Report
Sponsor: Antonio Hayes (District 40)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Public SafetyStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, in collaboration with an institution of higher education in the State, to prepare a report on correctional industry programs in certain states and recommend ways to improve Maryland Correctional Enterprises to achieve successful reentry outcomes; and requiring the Department to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2027.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableINFO 3Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Kiekebusch-Steinitz, Lucy | Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hayes, Antonio | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Hayes, Senator Hayeslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Kouadio, Michele | A Mother's Cry | Position only |
| INFO | Kahl, Catherine | DPSCS | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs | District 25 Constituent | Position only |