MD HB579 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-23 - First Reading Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 23 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-23 - First Reading Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Altering the requirements for certification of a U Nonimmigrant Status Petition; altering the individuals eligible to request a certain official to certify victim helpfulness relating to certification of a U Nonimmigrant Status Petition; and authorizing the disclosure of certain information under certain circumstances.
Title
Criminal Procedure – U Nonimmigrant Status Petitions
Sponsors
| Del. Elizabeth Embry [D] | Del. Jessica Feldmark [D] | Del. Aaron Kaufman [D] | Del. Robbyn Lewis [D] |
| Del. Julie Palakovich Carr [D] | Del. Cheryl Pasteur [D] | Del. Deni Taveras [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-23 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
SB608 (Crossfiled) 2025-01-30 - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Attorneys
Certifications
Court Orders
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Procedures
Disclosure
Evidence
Immigrants and Citizenship
Investigations and Inquiries
Jurisdiction
Law Enforcement
Penalties and Sentences
Petitions
State's Attorneys
Statutes of Limitation
Victims
Certifications
Court Orders
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Procedures
Disclosure
Evidence
Immigrants and Citizenship
Investigations and Inquiries
Jurisdiction
Law Enforcement
Penalties and Sentences
Petitions
State's Attorneys
Statutes of Limitation
Victims
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Procedure | 11 | 930 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Criminal Procedure | 11 | 931 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Criminal Procedure | 11 | 932 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0579?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0579f.pdf |
