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MD HB287

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Conditions of lifetime sexual offender supervision must include all standard and special conditions imposed by both the sentencing court at sentencing and the Maryland Parole Commission at release from custody

  • Sexual offender management teams are required to report any violations of supervision conditions to the State's Attorney for the jurisdiction where the violation occurred

  • Waiting period to renew a denied petition for discharge from supervision increases from 1 year to 2 years

  • Victims or victim representatives who requested notification under § 11–104 must be notified of discharge petitions and the judge's final decision

  • Discharge petitions must now include a report from the sexual offender management team containing a Department-approved risk assessment, a Department-approved polygraph examination, and a recommendation regarding discharge from lifetime supervision

Legislative Description

Criminal Procedure - Lifetime Sexual Offender Supervision - Conditions, Violations, and Petitions for Discharge

Notices

Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

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