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Judiciary Committee

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Chair
Delegate J. Sandy Bartlett
Vice Chair
Delegate Debra Davis
Address
100 Taylor House Office Building
101 Taylor House Office Building
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone
410-841-3488
Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3488
Contact
Email
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For questions requiring an immediate response please call the committee.
Staff
Lauren C. Nestor, Claire E. Rossmark, and Holly N. Vandegrift; Dept. of Legislative Services
Assistant to Chair: Hunter C. Marsh
Issue Areas
Judicial administration and court structure
Legal profession
Correctional facilities and services
Criminal and civil laws, penalties, immunities, and procedures
Juvenile justice
Public safety
Family law
Drunk and drugged driving and incarcerable motor vehicle offenses
Trusts and estates
Further Information
Witness Guidelines and Committee FAQs
2024 End of Session Letter
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Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0010 (SB0064)
Title
Legal Advertisement or Legal Notice - Publication in Newspaper or Newspaper in General Circulation - Digital Newspapers
Sponsor
Delegate Foley
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0011 (SB0397)
Title
Anne Arundel County - Sheriff - Appointment of Majors
Sponsor
Delegate Simmons
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0012
Title
Juvenile Sex Offender Registry - Qualifying Offenses and Access
Sponsor
Delegate Griffith
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0016
Title
Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission - Members and Hearing Examiners
Sponsor
Delegate Phillips
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0017 (SB0277)
Title
Estates and Trusts - Venue for Administrative and Judicial Probate and Application of Inheritance Tax
Sponsor
Delegate Cardin
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0025
Title
Family Law - Grandparent Visitation
Sponsor
Delegate Addison
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0031
Title
Police Discipline - Order to Show Cause
Sponsor
Delegate Cardin
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0032
Title
Local Law Enforcement Vehicles - Requirements - Automated External Defibrillators
Sponsor
Delegate Simmons
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0048
Title
Family Law - Children in Need of Assistance and Termination of Parental Rights (Right to Fight Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Toles
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0053
Title
Criminal Law – Nondomesticated Animal Prohibitions – Alterations
Sponsor
Delegate Lehman
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0059
Title
Real Property - Expedited Wrongful Detainer Proceedings - Property for Sale or Lease
Sponsor
Delegate Addison
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0065 (SB0131)
Title
Estates and Trusts - Fiduciaries - Attorney-Client Privilege
Sponsor
Delegate Cardin
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0081 (SB0055)
Title
Motor Vehicles - Police Stops - Secondary Enforcement and Excludable Evidence
Sponsor
Delegate Phillips
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0083 (SB0020)
Title
Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act
Sponsor
Delegate Bartlett
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0084 (SB0138)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Sentencing - Domestic Violence as a Mitigating Factor (Providing Alternatives Through Healing for Justice-Involved Individuals (PATH) Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Smith
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0094 (SB0331)
Title
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer
Sponsor
Delegate Valentine
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0095 (SB0355)
Title
Family Law - Marriage License Applications - Appearance in Court
Sponsor
Delegate Simmons
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0104 (SB0049)
Title
Unhoused Individuals - Rights and Affirmative Defense
Sponsor
Delegate Mireku-North
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0111
Title
Family Law - Child Abuse - Definitions
Sponsor
Delegate Griffith
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0113
Title
Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records - Resisting Arrest and Making a False Statement to a Law Enforcement Officer
Sponsor
Delegate Phillips
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0114 (SB0110)
Title
Motor Vehicles - Accidents - Required Testing for Impaired Driving (Mateo's Law)
Sponsor
Delegate Allen
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0123
Title
School Systems - Reportable Offenses - Alterations
Sponsor
Delegate Griffith
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0126 (SB0027)
Title
Regulated Firearms - Seven-Day Waiting Period - Exceptions
Sponsor
Delegate Pippy
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0130
Title
Criminal Law - Deed Fraud - Prohibition, Deed Fraud Prevention Grant Fund, and Task Force to Study Deed Fraud
Sponsor
Delegate Ruff
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0131 (SB0315)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Adverse Actions and Removal From Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) System
Sponsor
Delegate Moon
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0132
Title
Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Intercepted Communications - Admissibility of Evidence
Sponsor
Delegate Grammer
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0134
Title
Family Law - Incapacitated or Protected Persons - Petition for Visitation
Sponsor
Delegate Vogel
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0137 (SB0222)
Title
Family Law - Child Custody Evaluators - Qualifications
Sponsor
Delegate Kaufman
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0138 (SB0230)
Title
Criminal Law - Third-Degree Sexual Offense - Burglary
Sponsor
Delegate Bartlett
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0142 (SB0016)
Title
Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits
Sponsor
Delegate Taylor
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0150
Title
Circuit Court Judges - Selection and Retention Elections
Sponsor
Delegate Cardin
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0155 (SB0001)
Title
Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Prohibition on Face Coverings
Sponsor
Delegate Williams
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0159 (SB0171)
Title
Mail Theft
Sponsor
Delegate Solomon
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0165
Title
Courts - Sheriffs' Salaries - Alterations
Sponsor
Delegate Bouchat
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0169
Title
Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records - Good Cause
Sponsor
Delegate Ruff
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0171 (SB0406)
Title
Criminal Law - Drug Trafficking Crime - Definition
Sponsor
Delegate Valentine
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0172
Title
Municipalities - Enforcement Officers - Body-Worn Cameras
Sponsor
Delegate Schindler
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0180 (SB0067)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Incompetency to Stand Trial Dismissal
Sponsor
Delegate Cardin
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0184 (SB0008)
Title
Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations
Sponsor
Delegate Pasteur
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0185
Title
Estates and Trusts - Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts
Sponsor
Delegate Cardin
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0187 (SB0320)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - No Finding and Case Terminated Without Finding
Sponsor
Delegate Taylor
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0198
Title
School Systems - Reportable Offenses - Notification of Student as Suspect
Sponsor
Delegate Griffith
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0199
Title
Estates - Maryland Uniform Simultaneous Death Act
Sponsor
Delegate Crosby
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0205
Title
Violent Criminals - Parole Limitation and Legislative Testimony Removal (Sexual Offender Accountability and Victim Protection Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Bouchat
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0208
Title
Courts - Evidence - Proof of Ownership of Real Property
Sponsor
Delegate Griffith
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0213 (SB0180)
Title
Evidence – Interception of Oral Communications – Fair Housing Testing
Sponsor
Delegate Bartlett
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0216 (SB0140)
Title
Criminal Law - Benefits Exploitation
Sponsor
Delegate Kaufman
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0223
Title
Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention - Resources, Tools, and Educational Materials
Sponsor
Delegate Lopez
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0281
Title
Family Law - Child Care Providers - Criminal Background Investigations
Sponsor
Chair, Judiciary Committee
5 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0282 (SB0182)
Title
Adult Protective Services – Modifications
Sponsor
Chair, Judiciary Committee
5 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0283 (SB0052)
Title
Property Insurance - Settlement of Claims and Notices
Sponsor
Chair, Judiciary Committee
5 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0284 (SB0160)
Title
Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers - Notification Regarding Potential Compromise of Security Features
Sponsor
Chair, Judiciary Committee
5 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0285 (SB0210)
Title
Correctional Services - Home Detention - Monitoring and Security
Sponsor
Chair, Judiciary Committee
5 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0286 (SB0038)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Ignition Interlock System Program - Required Participation
Sponsor
Chair, Judiciary Committee
5 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0287 (SB0220)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Lifetime Sexual Offender Supervision - Conditions, Violations, and Petitions for Discharge
Sponsor
Chair, Judiciary Committee
5 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0309
Title
Judicial Facilities - Stops, Detentions, and Arrests - Limitations
Sponsor
Delegate Stewart
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0310 (SB0268)
Title
Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing - Individuals With Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities
Sponsor
Delegate Kaufman
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0324 (SB0319)
Title
Family Law - Child Support - Assignment of Rights
Sponsor
Delegate Simpson
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0329 (SB0081)
Title
Criminal Law - School Resource Officers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity with Students
Sponsor
Delegate Simpson
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0330 (SB0252)
Title
Maryland Legal Services Corporation - Board of Directors - Membership
Sponsor
Delegate Kaufman
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0332 (SB0346)
Title
Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Charkoudian
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0336
Title
Criminal Procedure – District Court Commissioners and False Statements
Sponsor
Delegate Addison
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0349
Title
Public Safety - Law Enforcement - Use of Body-Worn Cameras
Sponsor
Delegate Simmons
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0351
Title
Public Safety - Federal Agents - Digital Unmasking
Sponsor
Delegate Moon
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0360 (SB0483)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Automated Expungement (Clean Slate Act of 2026)
Sponsor
Delegate Moon
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0361 (SB0358)
Title
Queen Anne’s County – Circuit Court Judgeships
Sponsor
Delegate Arentz
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0362
Title
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Effect
Sponsor
Delegate Grammer
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0365
Title
Firearms - Right to Purchase, Own, Possess, and Carry
Sponsor
Delegate Grammer
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0375 (SB0190)
Title
Estates and Trusts - Interpretation of Wills - Evidence of Intent (Granny's Law)
Sponsor
Delegate Stinnett
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0384
Title
Child Support - Capacity of Minors to Initiate and Defend an Action
Sponsor
Delegate Taveras
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0385 (SB0269)
Title
Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Evidence - Rebuttable Presumption of Medical Bills
Sponsor
Delegate Moon
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0389 (SB0296)
Title
Juveniles - Detention and Confinement - Limitations on Juvenile Contact With Incarcerated Adults
Sponsor
Delegate Bartlett
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0397
Title
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Failure to Obey a Court Order to Report to Confinement
Sponsor
Delegate Grammer
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0398
Title
Public Safety - Persistent Aerial Surveillance
Sponsor
Delegate Grammer
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0409 (SB0323)
Title
Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction (Youth Charging Reform Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Bartlett
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0412 (SB0347)
Title
Child Support - Suspension of Driver's Licenses
Sponsor
Delegate Simpson
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0414 (SB0322)
Title
Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification
Sponsor
Delegate Roberson
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0418
Title
Prince George's County - Courts - Remote Public Access to Bail Review Hearings PG 302-26
Sponsor
Prince George's County Delegation
4 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0426
Title
Petition for Guardianship of the Property of Alleged Disabled Person - Stay of Civil Actions and Proceedings
Sponsor
Delegate Long, J.
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0428
Title
Courts - Former Judge - Temporary Assignment
Sponsor
Chair, Judiciary Committee
6 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0432 (SB0463)
Title
Municipalities - Vagrancy - Repeal of Authority to Prohibit
Sponsor
Delegate Mireku-North
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0444 (SB0245)
Title
Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement Agreements - Prohibition
Sponsor
Delegate Williams
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0449
Title
Juvenile Justice Restoration Act
Sponsor
Delegate Schmidt
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0450 (SB0294)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Protection of Identity of Victim of Sexual Assault or Stalking
Sponsor
Delegate Guyton
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0463
Title
First Degree Murder - Diminution Credits - Prohibition
Sponsor
Delegate Buckel
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0464
Title
Criminal Procedure - No-Knock Search Warrants - Repeal
Sponsor
Delegate Grammer
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0465 (SB0295)
Title
Civil Actions - Immunity - Disclosure of Allegations of Sexually Assaultive Behavior (Stop Silencing Survivors Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Embry
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0466
Title
Civil Actions - Motor Vehicle Accidents Involving Vulnerable Individuals - Comparative Negligence
Sponsor
Delegate Embry
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0467
Title
Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission - Improvements in Transparency and Equity
Sponsor
Delegate Embry
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0471
Title
Public Safety - State and Local Governments - Use of Unmanned Aircraft
Sponsor
Delegate Grammer
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0475
Title
Department of Juvenile Services - Employees - Prohibited Convictions (Juvenile Offender Protection Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Pippy
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0476 (SB0474)
Title
Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages - Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
Sponsor
Delegate Ziegler
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0477
Title
Criminal Procedure - Admission of Out-of-Court Statements - Assault in the Second Degree
Sponsor
Delegate Embry
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0481 (SB0481)
Title
Family Law - Denial or Interference With Visitation Rights
Sponsor
Delegate Johnson, S.
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0491
Title
Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Request for Verbal Acknowledgement
Sponsor
Delegate Phillips
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0492
Title
Courtroom Security - Minimum Adequate Security Standard
Sponsor
Chair, Judiciary Committee
6 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0493
Title
Judgeships - Circuit Court and District Court
Sponsor
Chair, Judiciary Committee
6 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0495
Title
Criminal Procedure - Immigration Arrest - Immunity in Connection With Court Proceeding
Sponsor
Delegate Rosenberg
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0497 (SB0433)
Title
Family Law - Temporary and Final Protective Orders - Duration and Relief
Sponsor
Delegate Simpson
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0501 (SB0407)
Title
Criminal Law - Sexual Offense by a Person in a Position of Authority
Sponsor
Delegate Bartlett
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0507 (SB0305)
Title
Qualifying Nonprofit Organizations - Incarcerated Individual Training and Reentry Grant Fund - Extension
Sponsor
Delegate Ruff
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0508 (SB0330)
Title
Public Safety - Police Accountability - Investigation Records Relating to Not Administratively Charged, Unfounded, and Exonerated Complaints
Sponsor
Delegate Hornberger
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0513
Title
Hate Crimes and Hate Bias - Definitions of Sexual Orientation and Hate Bias Incident
Sponsor
Delegate Vogel
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0526
Title
Civil Actions - Settlement Agreements - Payment and Release
Sponsor
Delegate Kaufman
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0527
Title
Correctional Services - Home Detention - Removal
Sponsor
Delegate Long, R.
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0544
Title
Vehicle Laws - Cannabis Use in Motor Vehicle With Minor Occupant - Prohibition
Sponsor
Delegate Long, R.
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0550
Title
Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Martinez
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0551 (SB0327)
Title
Criminal Law - Drug Paraphernalia and Controlled Paraphernalia Prohibitions - Repeal
Sponsor
Delegate Simpson
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0563 (SB0360)
Title
Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against
Sponsor
Delegate Behler
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0566 (SB0107)
Title
Criminal Law – Distribution of Students’ Personal Information – Prohibition
Sponsor
Delegate Martinez
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0570
Title
Foster Care – Adjacent County Applicants and Reporting Requirements
Sponsor
Delegate Grammer
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0572 (SB0432)
Title
Attorney General Actions and Climate Crimes Accountability Fund (Climate Crimes Accountability Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Ruth
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0577 (SB0334)
Title
Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols
Sponsor
Delegate Williams
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0592
Title
Task Force to Study Forced Infant Separation From Incarcerated Individuals
Sponsor
Delegate Mireku-North
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0593 (SB0482)
Title
Criminal Law - Interference With Critical Infrastructure or a Public Safety Answering Point
Sponsor
Delegate Hill
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0596 (SB0250)
Title
Estates - Maryland Uniform Simultaneous Death Act
Sponsor
Delegate Nkongolo
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0605
Title
Public Safety - Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program - Establishment
Sponsor
Delegate Addison
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0626
Title
Custodial Interrogation of Minors - Admissibility of Statements (Exonerated 5 Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Acevero
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0630
Title
Correctional Services - Immigration Detention Facilities - Original Design and Construction
Sponsor
Delegate Schindler
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0631
Title
Criminal Law - Threats Against State or Local Official - Penalties
Sponsor
Delegate Schindler
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0634
Title
Police Training - Autism and Dementia (LEAD Act of 2026)
Sponsor
Delegate Kaufman
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0638
Title
Judges - Mandatory Retirement Age
Sponsor
Delegate Cardin
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0645
Title
Criminal Law - Fraud - Assisted Reproductive Treatment
Sponsor
Delegate Allen
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0650 (SB0251)
Title
Civil Actions - Maryland Uniform Public Expression Protection Act
Sponsor
Delegate Rosenberg
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0667
Title
Correctional Services - Comprehensive Rehabilitative Prerelease Services - Female Incarcerated Individuals
Sponsor
Delegate Ruff
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0670 (SB0221)
Title
Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties
Sponsor
Delegate Moreno
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0675
Title
Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement - Immigration Enforcement Agreements
Sponsor
Delegate Arikan
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0686 (SB0349)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Eluding Police - Penalties (Zoey's Law)
Sponsor
Delegate Williams
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0687 (SB0475)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artist's Creative Expression (PACE Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Amprey
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0688
Title
Intercepted Communications - Penalty
Sponsor
Delegate Simpson
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0692
Title
Criminal Law - Mail and Package Theft (Porch Piracy Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Toles
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0693
Title
Civil Actions - Distribution of Obscene Material to Minors
Sponsor
Delegate Grammer
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0697
Title
Correctional Services - Diminution of a Term of Confinement
Sponsor
Delegate Grammer
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0699
Title
Maryland Use of Force Statute - Failure to Prevent Excessive Force or Render First Aid - Misdemeanor
Sponsor
Delegate Acevero
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0710
Title
Criminal Law - Display of Obscene Material to Minors
Sponsor
Delegate Grammer
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0712
Title
Civil Actions - Product Liability - Artificial Intelligence Systems
Sponsor
Delegate Grammer
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0713
Title
Cecil County - Orphans' Court Judges - Compensation
Sponsor
Cecil County Delegation
4 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0719
Title
Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibition Against Sanctuary Policies
Sponsor
Delegate Arikan
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0722
Title
Child Sexual Abuse Claims - Doctrine of Charitable Immunity - Abrogation
Sponsor
Delegate Embry
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0725
Title
Correctional Services - Immigration Enforcement - Required Notice and Transfer
Sponsor
Delegate Arikan
2 1
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)
Title Sponsor Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
HB0010 (SB0064) Legal Advertisement or Legal Notice - Publication in Newspaper or Newspaper in General Circulation - Digital Newspapers Delegate Foley 2 1 In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/28/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0011 (SB0397) Anne Arundel County - Sheriff - Appointment of Majors Delegate Simmons 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0012 Juvenile Sex Offender Registry - Qualifying Offenses and Access Delegate Griffith 2 1 In the House - Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/29/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0016 Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission - Members and Hearing Examiners Delegate Phillips 2 1 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0017 (SB0277) Estates and Trusts - Venue for Administrative and Judicial Probate and Application of Inheritance Tax Delegate Cardin 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/04/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0025 Family Law - Grandparent Visitation Delegate Addison 2 1 In the House - Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/29/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0031 Police Discipline - Order to Show Cause Delegate Cardin 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0032 Local Law Enforcement Vehicles - Requirements - Automated External Defibrillators Delegate Simmons 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0048 Family Law - Children in Need of Assistance and Termination of Parental Rights (Right to Fight Act) Delegate Toles 2 1 In the House - Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/29/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0053 Criminal Law – Nondomesticated Animal Prohibitions – Alterations Delegate Lehman 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0059 Real Property - Expedited Wrongful Detainer Proceedings - Property for Sale or Lease Delegate Addison 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
Economic Matters
2/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
HB0065 (SB0131) Estates and Trusts - Fiduciaries - Attorney-Client Privilege Delegate Cardin 2 1 In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/28/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0081 (SB0055) Motor Vehicles - Police Stops - Secondary Enforcement and Excludable Evidence Delegate Phillips 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
Judiciary
2/24/2026 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
HB0083 (SB0020) Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act Delegate Bartlett 2 1 In the House - Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/29/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0084 (SB0138) Criminal Procedure - Sentencing - Domestic Violence as a Mitigating Factor (Providing Alternatives Through Healing for Justice-Involved Individuals (PATH) Act) Delegate Smith 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0094 (SB0331) Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer Delegate Valentine 2 1 In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/28/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0095 (SB0355) Family Law - Marriage License Applications - Appearance in Court Delegate Simmons 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0104 (SB0049) Unhoused Individuals - Rights and Affirmative Defense Delegate Mireku-North 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0111 Family Law - Child Abuse - Definitions Delegate Griffith 2 1 In the House - Hearing canceled
Judiciary
HB0113 Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records - Resisting Arrest and Making a False Statement to a Law Enforcement Officer Delegate Phillips 2 1 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0114 (SB0110) Motor Vehicles - Accidents - Required Testing for Impaired Driving (Mateo's Law) Delegate Allen 2 1 In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/28/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0123 School Systems - Reportable Offenses - Alterations Delegate Griffith 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Ways and Means
2/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
HB0126 (SB0027) Regulated Firearms - Seven-Day Waiting Period - Exceptions Delegate Pippy 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/04/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0130 Criminal Law - Deed Fraud - Prohibition, Deed Fraud Prevention Grant Fund, and Task Force to Study Deed Fraud Delegate Ruff 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0131 (SB0315) Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Adverse Actions and Removal From Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) System Delegate Moon 2 1 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0132 Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Intercepted Communications - Admissibility of Evidence Delegate Grammer 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0134 Family Law - Incapacitated or Protected Persons - Petition for Visitation Delegate Vogel 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0137 (SB0222) Family Law - Child Custody Evaluators - Qualifications Delegate Kaufman 2 1 In the House - Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/29/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0138 (SB0230) Criminal Law - Third-Degree Sexual Offense - Burglary Delegate Bartlett 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0142 (SB0016) Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits Delegate Taylor 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0150 Circuit Court Judges - Selection and Retention Elections Delegate Cardin 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
Judiciary
2/11/2026 - 2:00 PM
Government, Labor, and Elections
HB0155 (SB0001) Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Prohibition on Face Coverings Delegate Williams 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0159 (SB0171) Mail Theft Delegate Solomon 2 1 In the House - Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/27/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0165 Courts - Sheriffs' Salaries - Alterations Delegate Bouchat 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/04/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0169 Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records - Good Cause Delegate Ruff 2 1 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0171 (SB0406) Criminal Law - Drug Trafficking Crime - Definition Delegate Valentine 2 1 In the House - Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/27/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0172 Municipalities - Enforcement Officers - Body-Worn Cameras Delegate Schindler 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0180 (SB0067) Criminal Procedure - Incompetency to Stand Trial Dismissal Delegate Cardin 2 1 In the House - Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/27/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0184 (SB0008) Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations Delegate Pasteur 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0185 Estates and Trusts - Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts Delegate Cardin 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0187 (SB0320) Criminal Procedure - Expungement - No Finding and Case Terminated Without Finding Delegate Taylor 2 1 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0198 School Systems - Reportable Offenses - Notification of Student as Suspect Delegate Griffith 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Ways and Means
2/11/2026 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
HB0199 Estates - Maryland Uniform Simultaneous Death Act Delegate Crosby 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0205 Violent Criminals - Parole Limitation and Legislative Testimony Removal (Sexual Offender Accountability and Victim Protection Act) Delegate Bouchat 2 1 In the House - Hearing canceled
Judiciary
HB0208 Courts - Evidence - Proof of Ownership of Real Property Delegate Griffith 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/04/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0213 (SB0180) Evidence – Interception of Oral Communications – Fair Housing Testing Delegate Bartlett 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0216 (SB0140) Criminal Law - Benefits Exploitation Delegate Kaufman 2 1 In the House - Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/27/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0223 Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention - Resources, Tools, and Educational Materials Delegate Lopez 2 1 In the House - Hearing canceled
Judiciary
HB0281 Family Law - Child Care Providers - Criminal Background Investigations Chair, Judiciary Committee 5 1 In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0282 (SB0182) Adult Protective Services – Modifications Chair, Judiciary Committee 5 1 In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0283 (SB0052) Property Insurance - Settlement of Claims and Notices Chair, Judiciary Committee 5 1 In the House - Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0284 (SB0160) Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers - Notification Regarding Potential Compromise of Security Features Chair, Judiciary Committee 5 1 In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/04/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0285 (SB0210) Correctional Services - Home Detention - Monitoring and Security Chair, Judiciary Committee 5 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0286 (SB0038) Vehicle Laws - Ignition Interlock System Program - Required Participation Chair, Judiciary Committee 5 1 In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/04/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0287 (SB0220) Criminal Procedure - Lifetime Sexual Offender Supervision - Conditions, Violations, and Petitions for Discharge Chair, Judiciary Committee 5 1 In the House - Hearing canceled
Judiciary
HB0309 Judicial Facilities - Stops, Detentions, and Arrests - Limitations Delegate Stewart 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/04/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0310 (SB0268) Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing - Individuals With Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities Delegate Kaufman 2 1 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0324 (SB0319) Family Law - Child Support - Assignment of Rights Delegate Simpson 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0329 (SB0081) Criminal Law - School Resource Officers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity with Students Delegate Simpson 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0330 (SB0252) Maryland Legal Services Corporation - Board of Directors - Membership Delegate Kaufman 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/04/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0332 (SB0346) Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act) Delegate Charkoudian 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0336 Criminal Procedure – District Court Commissioners and False Statements Delegate Addison 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0349 Public Safety - Law Enforcement - Use of Body-Worn Cameras Delegate Simmons 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0351 Public Safety - Federal Agents - Digital Unmasking Delegate Moon 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/18/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0360 (SB0483) Criminal Procedure - Automated Expungement (Clean Slate Act of 2026) Delegate Moon 2 1 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0361 (SB0358) Queen Anne’s County – Circuit Court Judgeships Delegate Arentz 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0362 Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Effect Delegate Grammer 2 1 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0365 Firearms - Right to Purchase, Own, Possess, and Carry Delegate Grammer 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/04/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0375 (SB0190) Estates and Trusts - Interpretation of Wills - Evidence of Intent (Granny's Law) Delegate Stinnett 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/04/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0384 Child Support - Capacity of Minors to Initiate and Defend an Action Delegate Taveras 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0385 (SB0269) Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Evidence - Rebuttable Presumption of Medical Bills Delegate Moon 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/18/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0389 (SB0296) Juveniles - Detention and Confinement - Limitations on Juvenile Contact With Incarcerated Adults Delegate Bartlett 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0397 Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Failure to Obey a Court Order to Report to Confinement Delegate Grammer 2 1 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0398 Public Safety - Persistent Aerial Surveillance Delegate Grammer 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0409 (SB0323) Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction (Youth Charging Reform Act) Delegate Bartlett 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/12/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0412 (SB0347) Child Support - Suspension of Driver's Licenses Delegate Simpson 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/12/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0414 (SB0322) Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification Delegate Roberson 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/11/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0418 Prince George's County - Courts - Remote Public Access to Bail Review Hearings PG 302-26 Prince George's County Delegation 4 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0426 Petition for Guardianship of the Property of Alleged Disabled Person - Stay of Civil Actions and Proceedings Delegate Long, J. 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/11/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0428 Courts - Former Judge - Temporary Assignment Chair, Judiciary Committee 6 1 In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/18/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0432 (SB0463) Municipalities - Vagrancy - Repeal of Authority to Prohibit Delegate Mireku-North 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0444 (SB0245) Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement Agreements - Prohibition Delegate Williams 2 1 In the House - Laid Over (Delegate Grammer) Adopted
Judiciary
1/27/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0449 Juvenile Justice Restoration Act Delegate Schmidt 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/12/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0450 (SB0294) Criminal Procedure - Protection of Identity of Victim of Sexual Assault or Stalking Delegate Guyton 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/10/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0463 First Degree Murder - Diminution Credits - Prohibition Delegate Buckel 2 1 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0464 Criminal Procedure - No-Knock Search Warrants - Repeal Delegate Grammer 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0465 (SB0295) Civil Actions - Immunity - Disclosure of Allegations of Sexually Assaultive Behavior (Stop Silencing Survivors Act) Delegate Embry 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/11/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0466 Civil Actions - Motor Vehicle Accidents Involving Vulnerable Individuals - Comparative Negligence Delegate Embry 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/11/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0467 Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission - Improvements in Transparency and Equity Delegate Embry 2 1 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0471 Public Safety - State and Local Governments - Use of Unmanned Aircraft Delegate Grammer 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0475 Department of Juvenile Services - Employees - Prohibited Convictions (Juvenile Offender Protection Act) Delegate Pippy 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/12/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0476 (SB0474) Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages - Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Delegate Ziegler 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/18/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0477 Criminal Procedure - Admission of Out-of-Court Statements - Assault in the Second Degree Delegate Embry 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/10/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0481 (SB0481) Family Law - Denial or Interference With Visitation Rights Delegate Johnson, S. 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/12/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0491 Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Request for Verbal Acknowledgement Delegate Phillips 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/10/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0492 Courtroom Security - Minimum Adequate Security Standard Chair, Judiciary Committee 6 1 In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/18/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0493 Judgeships - Circuit Court and District Court Chair, Judiciary Committee 6 1 In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/18/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0495 Criminal Procedure - Immigration Arrest - Immunity in Connection With Court Proceeding Delegate Rosenberg 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/18/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0497 (SB0433) Family Law - Temporary and Final Protective Orders - Duration and Relief Delegate Simpson 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/12/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0501 (SB0407) Criminal Law - Sexual Offense by a Person in a Position of Authority Delegate Bartlett 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/10/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0507 (SB0305) Qualifying Nonprofit Organizations - Incarcerated Individual Training and Reentry Grant Fund - Extension Delegate Ruff 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/10/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0508 (SB0330) Public Safety - Police Accountability - Investigation Records Relating to Not Administratively Charged, Unfounded, and Exonerated Complaints Delegate Hornberger 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0513 Hate Crimes and Hate Bias - Definitions of Sexual Orientation and Hate Bias Incident Delegate Vogel 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/10/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0526 Civil Actions - Settlement Agreements - Payment and Release Delegate Kaufman 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/18/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0527 Correctional Services - Home Detention - Removal Delegate Long, R. 2 1 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0544 Vehicle Laws - Cannabis Use in Motor Vehicle With Minor Occupant - Prohibition Delegate Long, R. 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/11/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0550 Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act) Delegate Martinez 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0551 (SB0327) Criminal Law - Drug Paraphernalia and Controlled Paraphernalia Prohibitions - Repeal Delegate Simpson 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/10/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0563 (SB0360) Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against Delegate Behler 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0566 (SB0107) Criminal Law – Distribution of Students’ Personal Information – Prohibition Delegate Martinez 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0570 Foster Care – Adjacent County Applicants and Reporting Requirements Delegate Grammer 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0572 (SB0432) Attorney General Actions and Climate Crimes Accountability Fund (Climate Crimes Accountability Act) Delegate Ruth 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/17/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0577 (SB0334) Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols Delegate Williams 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0592 Task Force to Study Forced Infant Separation From Incarcerated Individuals Delegate Mireku-North 2 1 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
Judiciary
3/03/2026 - 1:00 PM
Health
HB0593 (SB0482) Criminal Law - Interference With Critical Infrastructure or a Public Safety Answering Point Delegate Hill 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/10/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0596 (SB0250) Estates - Maryland Uniform Simultaneous Death Act Delegate Nkongolo 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0605 Public Safety - Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program - Establishment Delegate Addison 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0626 Custodial Interrogation of Minors - Admissibility of Statements (Exonerated 5 Act) Delegate Acevero 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0630 Correctional Services - Immigration Detention Facilities - Original Design and Construction Delegate Schindler 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0631 Criminal Law - Threats Against State or Local Official - Penalties Delegate Schindler 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/10/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0634 Police Training - Autism and Dementia (LEAD Act of 2026) Delegate Kaufman 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0638 Judges - Mandatory Retirement Age Delegate Cardin 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0645 Criminal Law - Fraud - Assisted Reproductive Treatment Delegate Allen 2 1 In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/10/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0650 (SB0251) Civil Actions - Maryland Uniform Public Expression Protection Act Delegate Rosenberg 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0667 Correctional Services - Comprehensive Rehabilitative Prerelease Services - Female Incarcerated Individuals Delegate Ruff 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0670 (SB0221) Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties Delegate Moreno 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0675 Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement - Immigration Enforcement Agreements Delegate Arikan 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0686 (SB0349) Vehicle Laws - Eluding Police - Penalties (Zoey's Law) Delegate Williams 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0687 (SB0475) Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artist's Creative Expression (PACE Act) Delegate Amprey 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0688 Intercepted Communications - Penalty Delegate Simpson 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0692 Criminal Law - Mail and Package Theft (Porch Piracy Act) Delegate Toles 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0693 Civil Actions - Distribution of Obscene Material to Minors Delegate Grammer 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0697 Correctional Services - Diminution of a Term of Confinement Delegate Grammer 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0699 Maryland Use of Force Statute - Failure to Prevent Excessive Force or Render First Aid - Misdemeanor Delegate Acevero 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0710 Criminal Law - Display of Obscene Material to Minors Delegate Grammer 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0712 Civil Actions - Product Liability - Artificial Intelligence Systems Delegate Grammer 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0713 Cecil County - Orphans' Court Judges - Compensation Cecil County Delegation 4 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0719 Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibition Against Sanctuary Policies Delegate Arikan 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0722 Child Sexual Abuse Claims - Doctrine of Charitable Immunity - Abrogation Delegate Embry 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB0725 Correctional Services - Immigration Enforcement - Required Notice and Transfer Delegate Arikan 2 1 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
Denotes enacted legislation
As of:
Chair
Bartlett, J. Sandy
District 32
Anne Arundel County
Democrat
Vice Chair
Davis, Debra
District 28
Charles County
Democrat

Civil

Chair
Cardin, Jon S.
District 11B
Baltimore County
Democrat




Criminal

Chair
Phillips, N. Scott
District 10
Baltimore County
Democrat




Estates And Trusts

Chair
Embry, Elizabeth
District 43A
Baltimore City
Democrat




Family

Chair
Simpson, Karen
District 3
Frederick County
Democrat




Juvenile

Chair
Woods, Jamila J.
District 26
Prince George's County
Democrat




Property And Casualty

Chair
Taylor, Kym
District 23
Prince George's County
Democrat




Public Safety

Chair
Williams, Nicole A.
District 22
Prince George's County
Democrat




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