Legislation
Senator Robert Cassilly

- District
- 34
- County
- Harford
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Judicial Proceedings Committee
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Judicial Proceedings Committee
- Annapolis Info
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401 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3158 | 301-858-3158
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3158
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401 James Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
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401 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3158 | 301-858-3158
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401 James Senate Office Building
- Contact
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Bob.Cassilly@senate.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican

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SB0137 /CH0197 (HB0407/CH0196) | Harford County - State's Attorney's Office and Child Support Administration - Transfer of Personnel | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 197 |
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SB0138 /CH0261 (HB0573/CH0260) | Harford County - Service of Process - Detention Center Employees | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 261 |
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SB0156 (HB0265) | Handgun Qualification License - Training Requirement - Exemption | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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SB0157 | Employers of Ex-Offenders - Liability - Immunity | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0158 (HB0771/CH0319) | Lodging Establishments - Accessible Rooms for Individuals With Disabilities - Bed Height | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Special Order until end of this calendar (Delegate Dumais) Adopted |
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SB0248 | Juvenile Law - Jurisdiction - Attempted Carjacking and Attempted Armed Carjacking | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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SB0249 /CH0348 (HB0858/CH0347) | Courts - Documentary Evidence - Protective Order | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 348 |
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SB0555 | Consumer Protection - Unit Pricing - Alcoholic Beverages | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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SB0598 (HB0830) | Criminal Law - Organized Retail Theft | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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SB0750 | Low Speed Electric Vehicles - Use by Municipalities | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0101 /CH0162 (HB0311/CH0161) | Courts - Court Dog and Child Witness Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 162 |
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SB0188 | Public Health - Misbranded Food - Meat Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance |
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SB0197 | Correctional Facilities - Individuals Subject to Immigration Detainer - Homeland Security Notification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0198 | Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0203 (HB0389) | Income Tax Checkoff - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0211 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0212 /CH0120 (HB0233/CH0119) | Criminal Law – Assault in the First Degree – Strangulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 120 |
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SB0231 /CH0129 (HB0246/CH0128) | Sexual Solicitation of a Minor - Solicitation Through Parent, Guardian, or Custodian - Prohibition and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 129 |
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SB0237 | Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exception | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0290 (HB1288) | Criminal Procedure - Forfeiture of Firearms - Sale to Dealer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0296 | Family Law – Preventing or Interfering With Report of Suspected Sexual Abuse of a Child – Statute of Limitations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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SB0327 (HB0047) | Public Safety - Handgun Qualification License - Training Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0331 | Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Tax and Associated Mandated Devices - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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SB0332 | Correctional Facilities - Individual Subject to Immigration Detainer - Homeland Security Notification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0341 /CH0024 (HB0012/CH0023) | Department of Veterans Affairs - Homes for Veterans - Veterans of Uniformed Service | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 24 |
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SB0351 | Agriculture - Farmers Markets - Advertising, Labeling, and Enforcement (Farmers Market Integrity Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0363 /CH0203 (HB0421/CH0202) | State Government - Open Meetings - Requirements and Application of Open Meetings Act (Maryland State Agency Transparency Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 203 |
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SB0406 /CH0205 (HB0425/CH0204) | Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Evidence Kits - Privacy, Reimbursement, and Notification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 205 |
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SB0417 /CH0630 (HB0257/CH0629) | Property Tax - Credit for Disabled Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 630 |
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SB0448 (HB0594) | Sales and Use Tax - Vendor Collection Credit - Job Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Ways and Means |
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SB0459 | Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0486 (HB0788) | Income Tax - Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0487 (HB1027) | Military Service Credit - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 3:30 p.m. |
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SB0506 | Firearms - Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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SB0509 | Criminal Law - Crimes Against Property - Right to Defend Property (Castle Doctrine) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0531 /CH0474 (HB1444/CH0473) | Discrimination – Definition of Race – Hair Texture and Hairstyles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 474 |
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SB0532 (HB1007) | Task Force to Study the Veteran–Owned Small Business Enterprise Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations |
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SB0557 | Maryland Transportation Authority - Vehicle Not Using Bridge - No Toll Payment Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0630 /CH0485 (HB1539/CH0484) | Grant Applications and Reporting - Uniform Forms and Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 485 |
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SB0672 | Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0691 | Criminal Law - Felony Second Degree Assault - Sports Official | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB1034 | Criminal Law - Felony Second Degree Assault - Sports Official | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0266 (HB0341) | Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 – Constitutional Amendment | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0267 (HB0348) | AP Opportunities Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0268 (HB0358) | Victim's Rights - Restitution | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0269 (HB0350) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification – Correctional Officers, Law Enforcement Officers, and Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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SB0270 (HB0343) | Economic Development - Maryland Technology Infrastructure Program | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0271 (HB0357) | Crimes - Victim and Witness Intimidation - Penalties and Procedures | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0272 (HB0355) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report - Crimes of Violence (The Judicial Transparency Act of 2020) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0273 (HB0356) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2020) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0274 (HB0340) | State Government - Protection of Information - Revisions (Maryland Data Privacy Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0275 (HB0347) | Education - Community and Local Accountability for Struggling Schools (CLASS) Act of 2020 - Innovation Schools | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0276 (HB0338) | Building Opportunity Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0278 (HB0342) | Retirement Tax Reduction Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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SB0279 (HB0361) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0280 /CH0177 (HB0349/CH0176) | Occupational and Professional Licensing - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Revisions to Reciprocity Requirements | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 177 |
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SB0281 /CH0544 (HB0336) | Renewable Energy Development and Siting (REDS) – Evaluations and Tax and Fee Exemptions | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 544 |
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SB0282 /CH0181 (HB0362/CH0180) | Maryland National Guard - Tuition Assistance Program - Modifications | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 181 |
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SB0283 (HB0360) | Ethics and Accountability in Government Act | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0284 (HB0346) | Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB1078 | Public Safety - Emergency Powers of the Governor - Violent Crime Crisis | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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Aberdeen Family Swim Center | Introduced | Harford | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
Havre de Grace Colored School | Introduced in Senate |
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Harford | $350,000 | $0 | ||||
Havre de Grace Performing Arts Center | Introduced in Senate |
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Harford | $200,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | |||
Maryland Center for the Arts | Introduced | Harford | $200,000 | $0 | |||||
The Sgt. Alfred B. Hilton Memorial | Introduced in Senate |
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Harford | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Senate in 2014. Member of the Senate since 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Judicial Proceedings Committee
- 2015 Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR)
- 2015 Joint Committee on Federal Relations
- 2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus (Legislative Review)
- 2018 Chair, Senate Select Committee No. 3. Harford County
- Public Service
- Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy, 2016-; Bel Air Mayor and Commissioner; Harford County Republican Central Committee; Harford County Council, District C.
- Memberships
- Maryland Military Installation Caucus, 2017-; Maryland Bar Association, 1988-; Bel Air Town Commissioner; Harford County Council.
- Awards
- Bronze Star; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; State Department Superior Honor Award; State Department Expeditionary Service Award; Army Services Ribbon; Army Ranger Tab; National Defense Service Medal (2nd); Iraq Campaign Medal; State Department Meritorious Honor Award; Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Devise; Army Overseas Service Ribbon.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Havre de Grace, Maryland, July 8, 1958; Bel Air High School, 1976, All-County Football and All-County Orchestra; Johns Hopkins University , B.A. International Relations 1980; Johns Hopkins University Distinguished Military Graduate, 1980; University of Baltimore Law School, J.D., 1988; Academy for Excellence in Local Governance (Fellow) Institute for Governmental Services, University of Maryland; U.S. Army, 7th Infantry Division; 1980-1985; Honor graduate of the U.S. Army Airborne School and the Infantry Officer's Advance Course; Deployed to Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division, 2006-2009 (Depts. of Defense and State); Department of State, Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations 2013-2014; Kerr McDonald, LLP, Associate Attorney, Civil Litigation 2014-; Married; five children, four grandchildren.
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