MD SB554 | 2020 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB46
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-30 - Hearing 2/11 at 12:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 30 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-30 - Hearing 2/11 at 12:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing that the discovery or perception of, or belief about, another person's sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation, whether or not accurate, does not constitute legally adequate provocation to mitigate a killing from the crime of murder to manslaughter or an assault from the crime of assault in the first degree to assault in the second degree or another lesser crime.
Title
Crimes - Mitigation - Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation
Sponsors
| Sen. Clarence Lam [D] | Sen. Jill Carter [D] | Sen. Katie Hester [D] | Sen. Susan Lee [D] |
| Sen. William Smith [D] | Sen. Charles Sydnor [D] | Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher [D] | Sen. Mary Washington [D] |
| Sen. Ronald Young [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-30 | Senate | Hearing 2/11 at 12:00 p.m. |
| 2020-01-30 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Same As/Similar To
SB554 (Carry Over) 2020-01-30 - Hearing 2/11 at 12:00 p.m.
HB488 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-13 - Referred Judicial Proceedings
HB488 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-13 - Referred Judicial Proceedings
Subjects
Assault
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Procedure
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Gender
Manslaughter
Murder
Sexual Orientation
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Procedure
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Gender
Manslaughter
Murder
Sexual Orientation
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 2 | 207 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Criminal Law | 3 | 209 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0554?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0554f.pdf |
