Police reform bills stall in Maryland General Assembly’s 2022 session
Some of the bills would have mandated body cameras for all law enforcement officers in the state and clarified protocols for police training.
Transgender health equity bill fails to pass Maryland General Assembly
The bill would've required Maryland's Medicaid program to cover gender-affirming care.
Maryland Court of Appeals rejects challenges to legislative map
Challengers of the map said it violated the state's constitution laws on gerrymandering.
Maryland General Assembly passes juvenile justice reform bills
The bills will work to protect children's human rights.
Maryland General Assembly adjourns sine die with first show of celebration in 4 years
The celebration marked the end of the 2022 legislative session, which Gov. Larry Hogan said was the best he's seen.
Marylanders will vote on legalizing recreational marijuana in November
If passed, Marylanders 21 and over will be allowed to possess up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana starting July 2023.
After a decade, bill for paid family and medical leave passes in Maryland General Assembly
Employees would need to work at least 680 hours in the prior year to qualify for the benefits.
Maryland General Assembly passes bill expanding abortion care access
Republicans proposed several amendments to the bill, including one that would have provided mental health protections to Marylanders who receive an abortion.
Maryland lawmakers pass bill to ban ghost guns
The bill would ban the sale of ghost guns in the state beginning June 1 whereas possession would become illegal on March 1, 2023.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signs redrawn congressional district map
Anne Arundel County Senior Judge Lynne Battaglia ruled on March 25 that the original map was an “extreme partisan gerrymander.”