New law on youth charging welcomed, but it’s not the end of the fight, advocates say

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: October 2, 2026

Words: 790

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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It took more than a decade to get this far, but lawmakers and advocates who gathered Thursday at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center to celebrate the new youth sentencing act were reminded that they are not finished yet.

“The law that takes effect today is a step in the right direction and is progress,” said former state Sen. Jill P. Carter, who advocated for the law for years. “But it doesn’t end auto charge, …

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