1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 968

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Prior Year Introduction As: HB 773/98 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegate J. Kelly
Entitled:
Crimes and Punishments - Parole Eligibility

Synopsis:

Increasing the time that must be served by persons who are convicted of specified nonviolent crimes before becoming eligible for parole consideration by the Parole Commission; increasing the time that must be served by persons who are convicted of specified violent crimes before becoming eligible for parole consideration by the Parole Commission; making rules relating to parole eligibility applicable to inmates of the Patuxent Institution and parole consideration by the Patuxent Board of Review; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/12
First Reading Judiciary
2/15
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
3/8
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
PAROLE AND PROBATION
PRISONERS
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Correctional Services
( 4-305 , 7-301 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered