Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1309: Commission to Review and Assess Racial Disparities in the State Criminal Justice System - Establishment

In committee Last action February 16, 2026: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 1309 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Commission to Review and Assess Racial Disparities in the State Criminal Justice System - Establishment. Primary sponsor: Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Jackie Addison (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Sandy Bartlett (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Derrick Coley (Democratic), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Debra Davis (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Cathi Forbes (Democratic), Andrea Harrison (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Marvin Holmes (Democratic), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Andre Johnson (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Martinez, Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Darrell Odom (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Pam Queen (Democratic), Kent Roberson (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Mike Rogers (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Sheree Sample-Hughes (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Karen Toles (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic), Melissa Wells (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Nicole Williams (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic); Gabriel Acevero (Democratic); Jackie Addison (Democratic); Tiffany Alston (Democratic); and 46 more.