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Some delegates oppose third‑degree assault bill over District Court commissioner limitation; bill still passes
Summary
Senate Bill 514 on third-degree assault was amended and passed by the committee, but several members, including Delegate Valentine, said they would vote no because the Senate language limits a District Court commissioner’s authority and is an uncommon restriction in Maryland law.
Senate Bill 514, which revises third-degree assault provisions, was considered with amendments and passed out of committee by a 13–5 roll call. The amendment clarified technical and drafting points and retained language from the Senate version regarding a District Court commissioner’s authority.
During debate, some members…
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