Oregon passed a law decriminalizing hard drugs. Experts aren’t sure if Maryland will follow. Alan Lehman, a professor at this university, said if the measure succeeds in Oregon, it could be applied to other states. Joelle Anselmo November 24, 2020
Maryland General Assembly passes hate crime bill in honor of Richard Collins The bill still requires Gov. Larry Hogan's signature. Matt McDonald March 17, 2020
Maryland version of College Park’s “unruly social gatherings” ban falters in legislature The College Park City Council controversially passed a similar ordinance amid criticism in September. Angela Mecca February 17, 2020
“Our son’s legacy”: Parents of Richard Collins take to Annapolis to back hate crime bills The bills would amend Maryland’s hate crime statute to include crimes that are partially hate-based. Lyna Bentahar February 12, 2020
A Maryland bill would require colleges to develop plans for making voting accessible UMD community members are among those lobbying for the legislation. Luciana Perez-Uribe February 10, 2020
PG County agencies are now barred from working with ICE The legislation will go into effect in early February. Eric Neugeboren December 30, 2019
Family of Richard Collins planning to push for changes in Maryland’s hate crime law Jurors convicted a former UMD student of first-degree murder in Collins' death. Diamondback Staff December 18, 2019
Maryland’s styrofoam ban will officially become law It will go into effect on July 1, 2020. Jacob Richman May 26, 2019
Gov. Hogan signs USM Board of Regents reforms into law The legislation will expand the board's membership from 17 to 21. Jacob Richman May 1, 2019
We shouldn’t bash Kim Kardashian West for pursuing a law degree Her decision is an important step for women’s empowerment. Freelance Reporter April 17, 2019