HOUSE BILL 253

Sponsored By:

Delegates Schuh and Smigiel

Entitled:

Correctional Services - Diminution Credits - Inmate Serving Sentence for Rape of Minor or First- or Second-Degree Sexual Offense Against Minor

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the earning of diminution credits to reduce the term of confinement of an inmate who is serving a sentence in a State or local correctional facility for the rape of a minor or a sexual offense against a minor in the first or second degree.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

1/25

First Reading Judiciary

1/29

Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.

4/9

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Steven R. Schuh, District 31

Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr., District 36

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth

Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Prisoners -see also- Ex-Offenders

Sexual Offenses

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Correctional Services

( 3-702 , 11-502 )

Documents

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Judiciary