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SB 713 — Maryland

Criminal Procedure - Verdict of Not Criminally Responsible - Eligibility for Evaluation for Discharge

Establishing that a person committed to the Maryland Department of Health after a verdict of not criminally responsible for murder in the first degree or murder in the second degree is not eligible for discharge for at least a certain period of time from the date the person was committed.

Latest action: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 12, 2026

In committeeCriminal Law - ProceduresHealth, Department ofMental and Behavioral HealthMurderPenalties and Sentences

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

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    Feb 6, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 12, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Paul Corderman

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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