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MD SB689

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike McKay

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Task Force to Study Postrelease Services and Requirements, consisting of 6 members: 2 state senators, 2 delegates, the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services (who serves as chair), and the President of the Maryland State's Attorneys' Association

  • Task Force will study each type of release from incarceration in Maryland and examine postrelease programs and requirements designed to prevent recidivism

  • Members serve without compensation but may receive reimbursement for travel expenses under Standard State Travel Regulations

  • Task Force must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by July 1, 2027

  • Act takes effect June 1, 2026 and automatically sunsets on June 30, 2028, giving the Task Force approximately 2 years to complete its work

Legislative Description

Task Force to Study Postrelease Services and Requirements (Bri's Law)

Reports

Last Action

Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings2/6/2026

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