Del. Jared Solomon
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryHB 432 updates Maryland state laws to replace the outdated term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" across various court and criminal procedure statutes. This change directly affects legal definitions used in juvenile proceedings, competency evaluations, and the handling of defendants who may be unable to stand trial. The bill ensures that references to intellectual disabilities are consistent throughout the legal code, including sections governing the commitment of children and the assessment of defendants' fitness for trial. By modernizing this terminology, the legislation aligns state laws with current medical and social standards without altering the underlying legal processes.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a pilot program in Anne Arundel, Montgomery, and Prince George's Counties to allow local authorities to use automated noise monitoring systems for enforcing vehicle noise laws. The legislation permits these systems to issue civil citations to drivers whose vehicles exceed permitted noise levels and allows recorded audio evidence from these devices to be used in court without additional verification. Additionally, the bill clarifies how penalties collected from such violations are handled, enabling local governments to recover program costs and use any remaining funds for public safety initiatives. By updating existing state laws, the measure integrates noise monitoring technology alongside other automated enforcement tools like speed cameras and height monitors.