News Death Penalty Ban Heads To Maryland Governor’s Desk by Michelle Janaye Nealy 03.15.13 | 4:50 am Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) 0 Updated: 2:32 p.m. ET ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Lawmakers approve measure to make Md. 18th state to ban death penalty; Gov. O’Malley to sign. Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. Send Tips Michelle Janaye Nealy