Maddy summaryThis Maryland bill requires circuit court clerks to record and index discharge papers for anyone who has served in the U.S. armed forces, with the option to use either a physical book or an electronic record. The law prohibits clerks from charging fees for recording or indexing these documents and establishes that the records or certified copies are admissible as evidence in state and federal courts. Access to the records is restricted to parties involved in legal proceedings, the individuals themselves, or relatives of the service member if at least 70 years have passed since the discharge papers were filed. Additionally, the bill mandates that clerks must redact social security numbers from all portions of the records to protect personal privacy.
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Maryland House of Delegates
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District 40
Del. Frank Conaway
Total votes
13,141
all sessions
Attendance
89%
1,449 missed
Higher than 88% of chamber peers
With party
99%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
0%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
690
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
2
assignments
690 bills and resolutions
Sponsored bills
Total
690
Primary
438
Co-sponsor
252
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Courts – Military Records – Recordation and Inspection
Signed into law May 16, 2024
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Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Courts and Judicial Proceedings and Criminal Procedure - Technical Corrections - References to Intellectual Disability
Maddy summaryHB 432 updates Maryland state laws to replace the outdated term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" across various court and criminal procedure statutes.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.
Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Signed into law Apr 25, 2024
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Signed into law Apr 25, 2024
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Signed into law Apr 25, 2024
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Signed into law Apr 25, 2024
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Signed into law Apr 25, 2024
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