MD SB679

Amends Maryland Criminal Procedure § 8-110 to significantly expand the list of offenses that disqualify individuals from filing motions to reduce sentence duration

Current law only bars those convicted of murdering a first responder killed in the line of duty; the bill would bar those convicted of any murder, manslaughter, attempted murder, vehicular homicide, child abuse resulting in death, or hate crimes resulting in death

Applies to individuals convicted as adults for offenses committed between ages 18-24 who have served at least 20 years, are not sex offenders, and were not sentenced to life without parole

Retains existing eligibility for individuals convicted as adults for offenses committed as minors, sentenced before October 1, 2021, who have served at least 20 years

Takes effect October 1, 2026