MarylandHB 00842026 Regular SessionHouse

Criminal Procedure - Sentencing - Domestic Violence as a Mitigating Factor (Providing Alternatives Through Healing for Justice-Involved Individuals (PATH) Act)

Sponsored By: William C. Smith (Democratic)

In Committee

Criminal Law - ProceduresAbuse -see also- Child Abuse; Dom. Viol.; Elder Abuse; etcBurglaryChecksControlled Dangerous Substances -see also- Drugs; OpioidsCourts -see also- AppCt; Circuit; District; Orphans'; etc.CreditDefendantsDomestic Violence -see also- Child Abuse & NeglectDrugs -see also- Cannabis; ControlDangSubst; Pharm; etc.EvidenceExtortionFraud -see also- ForgeryHearingsHuman TraffickingMurder -see also- Homicide; ManslalughterPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyProstitution -see also- Human TraffickingRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsSexual OffensesTestimony -see also- WitnessesTheft -see also- Burglary; Robbery; ShopliftingTrespassVictims -see also- Criminal Injuries CompensationViolence -see also- Domestic Violence; Hate Crimes

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

William C. Smith
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

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Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
1/22/2026House
Hearing canceled
1/22/2026House
Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
1/16/2026House
First Reading Judiciary
1/14/2026House
Pre-filed
10/2/2025House

Bill Text

Racial Equity Impact Note
1/22/2026
PDF
First Reading
1/14/2026
PDF

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