SB822Introduced in the Senate
Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission and Erroneously Convicted Individuals - Improvements in Transparency and Equity
Introduced by William Smith, District 20
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the annual report of the Maryland Parole Commission to contain certain information; altering a certain provision of law to require the Commission to provide certain documents to an incarcerated individual and the incarcerated individual's representative at a certain time, rather than allow the incarcerated individual to examine the documents on request; requiring the Commission to document, state on the record, provide to an incarcerated individual, and make available to the public certain information; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 431
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 7, 2026
101
Yes
35
No
5
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
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {753321/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (31-11)
Referred Judiciary
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Floor Amendment {243326/1 (Delegate Griffith) Rejected (36-98)
Third Reading Passed (101-35)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 431
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 753321/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 243326/1 (Delegate Griffith) Rejected (35-99) (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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