HOUSE BILL 1233

Sponsored By:

Delegates Schuh and Smigiel

Entitled:

Child Protection from Predators Act

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the earning of diminution credits to reduce the term of confinement of a specified offender or a child sexual offender committed to the custody of the Commissioner of Correction or sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a local correctional facility; and applying the Act prospectively.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

2/18

First Reading Judiciary

2/17

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:

Correctional Institutions -see also- Patuxent Institution

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.

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