SENATE BILL 350

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Senators Green, Giannetti, and Hughes

Entitled:

Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Proportionality Review

Synopsis:

Requiring the Court of Appeals of Maryland as part of its review of a sentence of death to determine whether a sentence of death is excessive or disproportionate to the penalty imposed in similar cases considering both the crime and the defendant; and requiring the Court to include in its decision a reference to similar cases that are considered by the Court.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

1/31

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/5

Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Leo E. Green, District 23

Senator John A. Giannetti, Jr., District 21

Senator Ralph M. Hughes, District 40

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COURT OF APPEALS

DEATH PENALTY

JUDICIAL REVIEW -see also- APPEALS

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law

( 2-401 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered