HB16Introduced in the House of Delegates
Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission - Members and Hearing Examiners
Introduced by Scott Phillips, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the appointing authority and method of appointment of parole commissioners; requiring a new commissioner to be appointed within 90 days after a vacancy; prohibiting a hearing examiner appointed under certain authority from serving for more than 90 days; altering certain requirements for hearing examiners; requiring a vote of the majority of commissioners appointed to the Maryland Parole Commission, instead of a minimum number of 6 commissioners, to approve a certain incarcerated individual for parole; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 23, 2026
99
Yes
36
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {553328/1 Adopted
Floor Amendment {953925/1 (Delegate Buckel) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (99-36)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
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