Maryland General Assembly 2024

Both chambers of the General Assembly are poised to pass live wild animal act bans this week.

SB 1098, known as the Pava LaPere Act, would get rid of automatic diminution credits for offenders who commit first-degree sex offenses.

Advocates say the Credit for All Language Learning (CALL) Act properly recognizes community college students for their academic work, and guarantees avenues for transferring.

The law would protect workers from out-of-state legal challenges.

The northern snakehead — native to East Asia — was first discovered in the state in 2002, and attempts to stop its growth have been unsuccessful.

If passed, pharmacists could administer vaccines to children as young as 5.

NyKayla Strawder’s family wants mandatory services for children who commit violent crimes that result in a death.

Also announces a new state comprehensive plan will be unveiled Thursday.

A new bill would allow the board to review drugs for the whole state.

This is the third time Delegate Shaneka Henson will sponsor the Cameron Carden Act, which has stalled in the senate for the past two years.