Committee advances parole commission changes after amendments to restore hearing examiners
Mar 21, 2026
The Judiciary Committee voted to advance House Bill 16, adopting amendments that restore hearing examiners while adding professional qualifications, remove a statutory minimum number of commissioners to lower the fiscal note, and expand certain cases reviewed by commissioners. The motion passed 12–4.
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The Judiciary Committee on March 20 voted to advance House Bill 16 with amendments that alter the structure and hiring rules for the Maryland Parole Commission.
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