Brianna Mae Weishaar, 25, lost her life in a Clear Spring, MD triple homicide and house fire. Her accused used the Second Look Act, 1 day after it came into effect, to get out on parole from a life sentence for 1st degree Murder. 47 days later he killed her and two others. 

The terms of this act only has 3 stipulations. 18-24 years of age at the time of the crime, 20 years served on the sentence, and no first responders murdered. 

Second Look Act (HB 853) which was enacted in October of 2025.

BRI's Law intends to implement stricter guidelines and regulations to those who are considered "candidates" for HB 853 by applying three primary pillars: Eligibility, Education, and Observation.

Eligibility to HB 853 will not include Convicted Repeat Violent Offenders, Convicted Murders, Sexual Assault and/or Molestation offenders, Kidnapping charges or Aggravated Gun Violence charges. These Charges are an automatic denial for HB 853

Educational and Comprehensive Rehabilitation procedures are a key to "Candidates" reintegration back into society and our communities. With participation in programs such as job training, therapy and multiple psychology evaluations while incarnated will be merit and consider for HB 853.

Observation is a precautionary measure that needs warrant for HB 853 to be successful.  HB 853 "Candidates" will in supervision procedures in place after newly being paroled. Consisting of Ankle Monitoring, curfews, more frequent check ins with parole officer, continuing psychology evaluations to determine how the newly paroled is adapting to the reintegration back into society. 

The effectiveness of the Second Look Act was compromised due to inadequate oversight and improper application. With BRI's Law established it will ensure that HB 853 will be utilized for reintegration successfully.