SB 640 — Maryland

Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Release - Crimes Resulting in Death of Young Victim

Prohibiting the release of a defendant pending sentencing or exhaustion of appellate review after conviction of a specified crime resulting in the death of a victim under the age of 14 years.

Latest action: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 5, 2026

In committeeChild Abuse and NeglectChildren (4-12)Courts and Court Personnel - StatewideCrimes and PunishmentsCriminal Law - ProceduresDeathDefendantsVictimsViolence

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: Judicial Proceedings (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Paul Corderman, Mary Beth Carozza, Jack Bailey

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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