Series of bills proposed in Annapolis focusing on “progressive approach to public safety’

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Ken Duffy, WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5

Baltimore City House Delegate Caylin Young proposed a series of bills in Annapolis as part of what he’s calling a “progressive approach to public safety” for the state of Maryland.

Young was joined at a Wednesday press conference by fellow delegates and other elected leaders from Baltimore City to talk about the legislative package.

Some of the measures included creation of a gun violence victim relocation program, ensuring cannabis use is no longer considered a parole violation, and establishing a work readiness program for people who are struggling to find work because of felony convictions.

Another bill would create a new statewide crime rewards fund related to murder cases. It would supplement the city’s existing Metro Crime Stoppers program, which maxes out at $8,000.