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SB 138 — Maryland

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

Authorizing the introduction of evidence that a certain defendant was the victim of domestic violence and that the domestic violence was a significant contributing factor to the commission of a certain crime as a mitigating factor at sentencing of the defendant or a hearing on a motion for modification or reduction of a sentence; and establishing related procedures.

Latest action: First Reading Judicial Proceedings · Jan 14, 2026

In committeeAbuseBurglaryChecksControlled Dangerous SubstancesCourtsCreditCriminal Law - ProceduresDefendantsDomestic ViolenceDrugsEvidenceExtortionFraudHearingsHuman TraffickingMurderPenalties and SentencesProstitutionRecordsSexual OffensesTestimonyTheftTrespassVictimsViolence

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Judicial Proceedings (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. Pre-filed

    Oct 2, 2025 · Senate

  2. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    Jan 14, 2026 · Senate

  3. Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.

    Jan 13, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Shaneka Henson

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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