MD HB446 | 2024 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB156
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-30 - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 22 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-30 - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Providing that a person who has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year and is currently serving the sentence imposed for the conviction, including a term of parole or probation, or has been convicted of a crime involving or relating to perjury, witness intimidation, jury intimidation, or fraud or a related crime is not qualified for jury service.
Title
Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-30 | House | Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2024-01-22 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
HB156 (Carry Over) 2023-01-17 - Hearing 2/01 at 2:30 p.m.
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 8 | 103 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0446?ys=2024RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0446f.pdf |
