Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 689: Task Force on the Creation of a Division of Returning Citizens and Expanded Reentry Services - Requirement Alterations and Extension of Report Deadline (Bri's Law)
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 689 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Task Force on the Creation of a Division of Returning Citizens and Expanded Reentry Services - Requirement Alterations and Extension of Report Deadline (Bri's Law). Primary sponsor: Mike McKay (Republican), Jeff Waldstreicher (Democratic), Chris West (Republican), Charles Sydnor (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Jeff Waldstreicher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Charles Sydnor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
“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 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Judiciary
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judicial Proceedings