Maryland Legislative WatchHB 29, proposed by Delegate Gutierrez, proposes to give illegal immigrants special privileges. One of the proposed changes to existing law: (B) WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL BECOMES ELIGIBLE FOR RELEASE FROM STATE OR LOCAL CUSTODY, A LAW ENFORCEMENT OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL MAY NOT CONTINUE TO DETAIN THE INDIVIDUAL ON THE BASIS OF AN IMMIGRATION
HB 67, sponsored by Delegate Conaway, proposes to change the circumstances under which, “self defense” may be claimed in a court proceeding. The bill adds the following language to Maryland code: 1–402. A PERSON CHARGED WITH A CRIME UNDER THIS ARTICLE MAY ASSERT THE DEFENSE OF SELF–DEFENSE ONLY IF THE PERSON, WHEN ATTACKED: (1) DID
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HB 32, sponsored by Delegate McDermott, proposes to exempt law enforcement from tinted window laws. Current law is no tint, “that do[es] not allow a light transmittance through the window of at least 35%”. This bill would add this to current law: (IV) THIS SUBSECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A VEHICLE USED BY A LAW
HB 57, sponsored by Delegate Cardin, adds to the information required on speed camera tickets and adds civil penalties for speed camera contractors found issuing erroneous citations. Added to current law would be, B. PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO ALLOW FOR THE CALCULATION OF THE SPEED OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE DURING THE INTERVAL BETWEEN THE TWO