BALTIMORE — Two bills that seek to reform the Maryland juvenile justice system cleared the House of Delegates on Thursday, marking their approval by state lawmakers and sending them to the governor’s desk.
Supporters of the two pieces of legislation call them a way of protecting children and recognizing that they should be treated differently from adults when facing criminal accusations.
Both bills will go to Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, who has not signaled whether he intends to sign or veto the bills. A spokesman for his office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
