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HB 1489 — Maryland

Criminal Procedure - Motion to Reduce Duration of Sentence - Eligibility (Vincent Anthony Fisher III Act)

Altering the eligibility criteria for the filing of a certain motion to reduce the duration of a sentence.

Latest action: Withdrawn by Sponsor · Feb 25, 2026

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Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Judiciary (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Judiciary

    Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates

  2. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 16, 2026 · House of Delegates

  3. Hearing canceled

    Feb 19, 2026 · House of Delegates

  4. Withdrawn by Sponsor

    Feb 25, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Gary Simmons

No recorded floor votes yet.

Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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