MD HB1489

Expands the list of offenses that disqualify individuals aged 18-24 from filing motions to reduce their sentences, adding 14 categories of homicide-related crimes including first and second degree murder, manslaughter, vehicular homicide while impaired, child abuse resulting in death, and hate crimes resulting in death

Replaces the previous single exclusion for murder of a first responder killed in the line of duty with the broader list of disqualifying offenses

Maintains existing eligibility for juveniles convicted as adults (sentenced before October 1, 2021, imprisoned at least 20 years) and for young adults aged 18-24 who have served at least 20 years, are not sex offenders, and did not receive life without parole

Effective date: October 1, 2026