Maryland HB1484 prohibits plea agreements for child sex offenses and bans convicted offenders from entering places for children.
Maryland HB1484 amends state law to prohibit plea agreements for offenses involving child sex crimes. It also bans individuals convicted of such offenses from knowingly operating or entering places specifically intended for children, such as playgrounds, theme parks, and children's museums. Violators face felony charges, imprisonment, fines, or both. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.
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