During the 2021 Maryland General Assembly, we have been advocating fiercely for the repeal of Maryland’s Law Enforcement Bill of Rights. It has taken the form of Senate Bill 627. While we initially supported this bill – it has been tremendously watered down by the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. Here’s a breakdown of what’s wrong […]
On 2/19/2021, the JPR Committee in the Senate voted to REMOVE language that would give the community oversight of law enforcement in Maryland. Senator Jeff Waldstreicher (D-18, Montgomery County) was the deciding vote. Now we must turn our attention to the House Judiciary committee. We must pressure them to include this language so that […]
One of the most contentious aspects of SB 627, in the 2021 Maryland General Assembly (sponsored by Sen. Jill P. Carter) is that it authorizes counties to establish a community oversight body that can impose discipline and oversight of Baltimore City police officers. The is one of the most important aspects of the bill. Baltimore […]
UPDATE: February 19, 2021 We watched the voting session for our bill SB 627 (LEOBR Repeal) on 2/18/21. We were sorely disappointed that the committee entertained a lengthy amendment that gutted the bill. Thankfully, Senator Jill P. Carter called it out. Enough is enough. We demand the JPR Committee vote on SB 627 – as is. No […]
Dayvon Love | March 11, 2020 The Maryland General Assembly has passed legislation over the past several years that signal an acknowledgment of mass incarceration. By offering individuals convicted of felonies the right to vote upon release, the Maryland Second Chance Act, and The Justice Reinvestment Act are examples of pieces of legislation that only […]
The Judicial Proceedings Committee (JPR) held its Friday vote on Hogan’s mandatory minimum bill and may vote on it early this week. Continue to call and email members of the committee. Urge them not to move any bills with sentence enhancements or mandatory minimums in them. Urge the Judicial Proceedings Committee to VOTE NO on SB 273.