State Lawmakers Pass Bill To End Life Sentences For Juveniles

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) -- State lawmakers have passed a bill that ends life sentences without parole for juveniles.

The Juvenile Restoration Act passed with bipartisan support.

It also allows courts to reconsider sentences for juveniles who have spent a minimum of 20 years in prison and are no longer a danger to the public.

The bill now heads to Gov. Larry Hogan's desk.

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