Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1044: Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Release - Crimes Resulting in Death of Young Victim
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1044 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Release - Crimes Resulting in Death of Young Victim. Primary sponsor: William Valentine (Republican), Lauren Arikan (Republican), Terry Baker (Republican), Christopher Bouchat (Republican), Mike Griffith (Republican), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Bob Long (Republican), April Miller (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), William Wivell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Valentine | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
| Lauren Arikan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7B |
| Terry Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1C |
| Christopher Bouchat | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Mike Griffith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Kevin Hornberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35B |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Bob Long | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| April Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Teresa Reilly | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| William Wivell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary