Youth Charging Reform Bill Passes Maryland Legislature, Goes to Moore

Moore: Bill to end automatic charging of some juveniles 'feels like right landing spot'

Gov. Wes Moore indicated he supports legislation to end the automatic charging of some juveniles as adults facing certain offenses, despite opposition from top

Maryland to change how juveniles are charged as adults

Governor Wes Moore says he plans to sign new legislation reforming how juveniles can be charged as adults.

Youth charging reform bill passes Maryland legislature, goes to Moore

It took about 14 years, but it’s done. The House of Delegates voted 92-39 on Monday to give final approval to Senate Bill 323, which limits the number of offenses for which youth can be automatically charged in adult courts. The bill now goes to Gov. Wes Moore (D). who is expected to sign it. Sen. William C. Smith Jr. (D-Montgomery), the bill’s sponsor, called passage in both chambers “a significant step forward,” even as advocates and some Demo…

After more than a decade, youth charging bill passes, heads to governor’s desk

House Minority Whip Jesse Pippy (R-Frederick) speaks on the House floor Monday. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters)It took about 14 years, but it’s done. The House of Delegates voted 92-39 on Monday to give final approval to Senate Bill 323, which limits the number of offenses for which youth can be automatically charged in adult courts. The bill now goes to Gov. Wes Moore (D). who is expected to sign it. Sen. William C. Smith Jr. (D-Mon…

Long-debated juvenile automatic charging reform passes Maryland General Assembly

BALTIMORE — The Maryland General Assembly has passed the Youth Charging Reform Act, reforming which offenses minors are automatically charged as adults for, and what type of facilities they can be held in. A version of the reform has been…

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