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Maryland General Assembly · SB0162 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 498 (Chapter 498)

Criminal Procedure - Motion to Reduce Duration of Sentence - Repeal of Sentencing Date Limitation

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Officially: “Criminal Procedure - Motion to Reduce Duration of Sentence - Repeal of Sentencing Date Limitation Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Repealing the sentencing date limitation of October 1, 2021, for an individual convicted as an adult of an offense committed when the individual was a minor to file a motion to reduce the duration of the sentence.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Jan 27, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 1, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 2, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 5, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 19, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Senator West
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 498 (as of Aug 30, 2026).