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The Maryland Senate's version of a medical marijuana bill is poised for a full chamber vote.
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Read More »Bill to stop transgender discrimination progresses
A measure to prevent discrimination against people who are transgender has moved forward in the Maryland House of Delegates.
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Read More »Senate panel OKs marijuana bill
A Senate committee Tuesday voted to approve an expanded medical marijuana bill that supporters said will greatly increase access to the drug in Maryland
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Read More »Compromise bill on dog-bite liability advances in House
A legislative resolution of a two-year battle over liability from dog bites could be in sight.
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Read More »Bail ball could be in lawmakers’ court
Maryland’s top court appears poised to hold fast to its landmark decision that suspects have a constitutional right to counsel at initial bail hearing and questioned attorneys for the state and defendants Friday on just how quickly that right should be implemented.
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Read More »Committee approves marijuana decriminalization
The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee has approved a measure relegating marijuana possession to a civil offense.
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Read More »Bill would triple cap for catastrophic harm
Legislation to triple Maryland’s statutory cap on non-economic damages in civil cases for “catastrophic” injuries drew strong support Wednesday from plaintiffs’ attorneys, who called it just, and condemnation from defense lawyers and hospitals who said the higher potential recovery will come at the cost of patient care and higher consumer costs.
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Read More »Bills seek fewer greenhouse gases, more renewable energy
With six years left until the state meets its self-imposed deadline for greenhouse gas reduction, projections show the state will miss its target without legislation to promote increased use of renewable energy sources.
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Read More »Law enforcement opposes relaxing marijuana laws
Law enforcement agencies and state’s attorneys from around Maryland said Tuesday they oppose laws that would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana or lead to outright legalization of recreational use of the drug.
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Read More »Bill seeks speedier filing of deficiency judgment actions
Advocates for limiting the amount of time a bank can decide to seek a deficiency judgment argue the current 12-year window is too large, and that it harms residents trying to improve their credit following a foreclosure.
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