Violent Criminals - Parole Limitation and Legislative Testimony Removal (Sexual Offender Accountability and Victim Protection Act)

HB 205 limits parole consideration for individuals convicted of specific sexual crimes (under Maryland Criminal Law §§ 3-602 or Title 3, Subtitle 3) to a single opportunity after eligibility. If a victim, family member, advocacy group, or representative objects to parole, it is permanently denied. The bill also requires removing any legislative testimony given by a convicted violent offender from the General Assembly’s website upon request by a victim or their representative, replacing it with a standard notice explaining the removal and a process for requesting the testimony. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.