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HB1406

Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Opposite
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Criminal Law - Self-Defense - Prior Acts by Victim
Sponsored by
Delegates Smith, Embry, and Ruff
Status
In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Analysis
Synopsis
Authorizing a person charged with murder or manslaughter in any degree or a crime under Title 3, Subtitle 2 of the Criminal Law Article to assert the defense that the person acted in self-defense and need not prove that the person believed danger was imminent or immediate if the victim had previously committed a certain act against the person.
Committees
Original:
Judiciary
Details
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026
History
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/13/2026
Legislative Date
2/13/2026
Action
First Reading Judiciary
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - First - Criminal Law - Self-Defense - Prior Acts by Victim
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 2/13/2026 2/13/2026 First Reading Judiciary
Text - First - Criminal Law - Self-Defense - Prior Acts by Victim
File Code
Subjects
Statutes
Article - Criminal Law
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Last Updated: 2/13/2026 4:24 PM
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