Organization on the record
Justice Policy Institute
Bills
44
42 for · 3 against · 0 info
Got their outcome
21%
9 of 43 decided
Lobbyists hired
2
2023 to 2025
Reported lobbying spend
$6,373
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2025 Regular Session7 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 190 Correctional Services - Geriatric and Medical Parole | FAVPDF | Tyler, Jasmine | Did not advance |
| HB 311 Correctional Services - Medical Parole - Life Imprisonment | FAV | Tyler, Jasmine | Did not advance |
| HB 853 Postconviction Review - Procedure to Reduce Duration of Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act) | FAV | Burner, Troy | Enacted |
| HB 1107 Juvenile Law - Confinement and Restrictive Housing - Limitations | FAVPDF | Rasmussen, Julia | Did not advance |
| HB 1398 Criminal Law - Distribution of Heroin or Fentanyl Causing Serious Bodily Injury or Death (Victoria, Scottie, Ashleigh, and Yader's Law) | UNF | Burner, Troy | Did not advance |
| HB 1423 Commission to Review and Assess Racial Disparities in the State Criminal Justice System - Establishment | FAV | King, Ryan | Did not advance |
| SB 181 Correctional Services - Geriatric and Medical Parole | FAVPDF | Tyler, Jasmine | Enacted |
2024 Regular Session6 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 575 Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations (Victim Compensation Reform Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 724 Criminal Procedure - Petition to Reduce Sentence | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 123 Criminal Procedure - Petition to Reduce Sentence | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 128 Correctional Services - Geriatric and Medical Parole | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 389 Criminal Procedure - Incarcerated Seniors - Motion to Reduce the Duration of a Sentence | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 471 Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations (Victim Compensation Reform Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session8 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 96 Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction (Youth Equity & Safety Act) | FAV | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 131 Criminal Law – Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practice – Repeal | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 135 Criminal Law - Controlled Dangerous Substances and Firearms | UNFPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Passed both chambers |
| HB 481 Criminal Law – Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun – Penalty | UNFPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 861 Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations | FAV | Wainaina, Seaira | Did not advance |
| SB 93 Juvenile Court – Jurisdiction | FAV | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 98 Correctional Services - Geriatric and Medical Parole | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 788 Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
2022 Regular Session10 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 294 Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 459 Juvenile Justice Reform | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 600 Correctional Services – Geriatric and Medical Parole | FAV | Braveheart, T. Shekhinahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 958 Criminal Procedure – Postconviction Review – Motion for Reduction of Sentence | FWAPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 53 Juvenile Law - Child Interrogation Protection Act | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 165 Juvenile Court – Jurisdiction | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 512 Office of the Attorney General – Correctional Ombudsman | FAV | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 562 Correctional Services - Geriatric and Medical Parole | FAV | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 691 Juvenile Justice Reform | FAVPDF | Schindler, Marc | Enacted |
| SB 842 Criminal Procedure – Petition to Modify or Reduce Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act) | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
2021 Regular Session5 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3 Correctional Services - Parole - Life Imprisonment | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 315 Juvenile Law - Juvenile Interrogation Protection Act | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 385 Criminal Law - Felony Murder - Limitation and Review of Convictions for Children | FAV | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 409 Juveniles Convicted as Adults - Sentencing - Limitations and Reduction (Juvenile Restoration Act) | FAVPDF | Walker, Tyrone | Did not advance |
| SB 395 Criminal Law - Felony Murder - Limitation and Review of Convictions for Children | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
2020 Regular Session9 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 300 Inmates - Life Imprisonment - Parole Reform | FAV | Schindler, Marc | Did not advance |
| HB 300 Inmates - Life Imprisonment - Parole Reform | FWA | Schindler, Marc | Did not advance |
| HB 550 Criminal Law - Marijuana - Possession and Possession With Intent to Distribute | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 624 Juvenile Law - Child Interrogation Protection Act | FAVPDF | Wallington, Keithlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1219 Correctional Services - Parole - Life Imprisonment | FAV | Schindler, Marc | Did not advance |
| HB 1338 Criminal Law - Felony Murder - Limitation and Review of Convictions for Children | FAV | Walker, Tyrone | Did not advance |
| HB 1391 Correctional Services - Geriatric Parole | FAVPDF | King, Ryan | Did not advance |
| HB 1437 Juveniles Convicted as Adults – Sentencing – Limitations and Reduction
(Juvenile Restoration Act) | FWA | Walker, Tyrone | Did not advance |
| SB 817 Correctional Services - Parole - Life Imprisonment | FAV | Schindler, Marc | Did not advance |