The Juvenile Restoration Act, passed by the General Assembly, offers young people facing life terms a path to resentencing, after they serve 20 years.

We speak with House bill sponsor Delegate Jazz Lewis.

Then: Calvin McNeill was sentenced to life in prison in 1981. He was recommended for parole three times. Each time, Maryland’s governor rejected the parole board’s counsel, but McNeill never gave up hope. He shares his thoughts on reform.

Listen to more of Calvin McNeill's story here.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0409">Juvenile Restoration Act</a>, passed by the General Assembly, offers young people facing life terms a path to resentencing, after they serve 20 years.
We speak with House bill sponsor Delegate Jazz Lewis.
Then:&nbsp;Calvin McNeill&nbsp;was sentenced to life in prison in 1981. He was recommended for parole three times. Each time, Maryland&rsquo;s governor rejected the parole board&rsquo;s counsel, but McNeill never gave up hope. He shares his thoughts on reform.
Listen to more of Calvin McNeill's story&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKOHCD7N7dk&amp;t=3661s">here</a>.

On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series!

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On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series!
Currently, you'll hear On The Record on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's Morning Edition on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On The Record is produced by Maureen Harvie and Melissa Gerr. Theme music created by Jon Ehrens. Logo designed by Louis Umerlik.
If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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