Maryland Senate passes Juvenile Law Reform Act


The Maryland Senate is advancing a bill that will change how juvenile crimes are handled in the state. Following preliminary approval of the Juvenile Law Reform Act last week, the Senate voted to approve Senate Bill 744 Monday evening by a 43-2 vote. The bill broadens oversight and data collection in the system. It will also require first-time offenders of car thefts and gun possession who are between the ages of 10 and 12 to be transferred to diversion programs rather than juvenile court.

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