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House approves 'Second Look' post-conviction review bill after heated debate
Summary
The Maryland House of Delegates passed legislation establishing a post-conviction review process called the Second Look Act after extended floor debate over eligibility and victim protections.
The Maryland House of Delegates passed House Bill (HB) 853, the Post-Conviction Review procedure commonly called the Second Look Act, after hours of floor debate and amendments. The bill passed on final third reading with the vote recorded as 89 in the affirmative and was declared passed.
Supporters described the measure as a remedy for convicted individuals whose sentences may now warrant judicial reconsideration. A delegate said the bill provides “a second look” for people who may be innocent or who received sentences under…
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