Legislation
Delegate Karen Toles
- District
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- County
- Prince George's
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Judiciary Committee
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Judiciary Committee
- Annapolis Info
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203 Lowe House Office Bldg.
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 301-858-3524 | 410-841-3524
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3524
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203 Lowe House Office Bldg.
- Interim Info
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203 Lowe House Office Bldg.
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 301-858-3524 | 410-841-3524
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203 Lowe House Office Bldg.
- Contact
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karen.toles@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB0672 (SB0133) | Family Law - Marriage Ceremony - Designation of Deputy Clerk | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0680 /CH0738 | Income Tax - Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 738 |
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| HB1105 | Public Schools – Water Safety and Swimming Course – Established | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1138 | Criminal Law - Maryland RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1217 /CH0323 (SB0805/CH0322) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Required Coverage for Biomarker Testing | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 323 |
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| HB0001 /CH0006 (SB0686/CH0005) | Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Definition, Damages, and Statute of Limitations (The Child Victims Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 6 |
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| HB0004 /CH0728 (SB0129/CH0729) | Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Repeal of Spousal Defense | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 728 |
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| HB0020 | Vehicle Laws – Horse Riding – Helmet Requirement for Minors | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Special Order until 4/10 (Senator Smith) Adopted |
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| HB0162 (SB0159) | Firearms - Maryland Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearm Registry - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0171 | Corporations and Associations – Annual Reports – Filing Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0207 (SB0291) | Courts - Prohibited Liability Agreements - Recreational Facilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (46-1) |
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| HB0208 (SB0147) | Street Racing and Exhibition Driving - Prohibited Acts, Enforcement, and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0223 (SB0192) | Criminal Procedure - Facial Recognition Technology - Requirements, Procedures, and Prohibitions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (47-0) |
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| HB0239 /CH0798 (SB0382/CH0799) | Accessory Dwelling Unit Policy Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 798 |
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| HB0245 /CH0145 | Minority Business Enterprise Program - Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 145 |
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| HB0252 | State Highway Administration - Highway Cleanup - Records and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0280 (SB0073) | Criminal Law - Cannabis-Related Offenses - Civil Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0304 | Motor Vehicles - Noise Limits and Modification of Exhaust Systems and Noise Abatement Devices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB0307 (SB0858/CH0622) | Firearm Safety - Storage Requirements and Youth Suicide Prevention (Jaelynn's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0326 (SB0164) | Driver's Licenses - Suspension for Child Support Arrearages - Exception | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0339 /CH0011 (SB0478/CH0012) | Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Reporting and Sunset Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 11 |
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| HB0356 | Public Institutions of Higher Education – Pregnant and Parenting Students – Policy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0384 /CH0749 (SB0248/CH0748) | Institutions of Higher Education - Transcripts - Prohibition on Punitive Measures Related to Student Debt | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 749 |
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| HB0412 | Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Consent and Second-Degree Rape | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0425 | Real Property - Land Installment Contracts - Requirements and Vendor Duties and Limitations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0440 /CH0403 (SB0042/CH0404) | Child Custody - Relocation of Child - Expedited Hearing (Assurance of Child's Safety Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 403 |
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| HB0460 | Department of Housing and Community Development - Racial Equity Impact Assessment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0535 /CH0151 (SB0379/CH0152) | Election Law - Ballot Issuance, Processing, and Reporting Procedures and 2024 Primary Date | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 151 |
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| HB0660 (SB0505) | Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Convictions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0669 /CH0387 (SB0455/CH0386) | Real Estate Appraisers - Licensing and Certification - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 387 |
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| HB0705 /CH0245 (SB0798/CH0244) | Declaration of Rights - Right to Reproductive Freedom | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor, assigned a chapter number, enactment subject to constitutional referendum - Chapter 245 |
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| HB0760 (SB0351/CH0776) | Maryland Legal Services Corporation - Affordable Life, Wills, and Estate Planning for Seniors Grant Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| HB0769 (SB0614) | Public Safety - Fire Dampers, Smoke Dampers, Combination Fire Smoke Dampers, and Smoke Control Systems | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0800 /CH0320 (SB0071/CH0321) | Execution on a Judgment - Child Support Arrearages - Workers' Compensation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 320 |
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| HB0805 | Department of Human Services - Office of African American Affairs - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0809 /CH0137 (SB0334/CH0138) | State Procurement – Minority Business Enterprise Program – Extension and Reports | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 137 |
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| HB0814 /CH0257 (SB0601/CH0256) | Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - State-Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Pilot Program - Sunset Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 257 |
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| HB0816 /CH0213 (SB0510/CH0214) | Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises and Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises - Participation Goal Scorecard | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 213 |
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| HB0824 /CH0651 | Public Safety - Regulated Firearms - Possession and Permits to Carry, Wear, and Transport a Handgun | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 651 |
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| HB0974 (SB0921) | Public Safety - Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0980 | Criminal Procedure - Probation, Parole, and Pretrial Release Violations - Cannabis Use | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1032 | Criminal Procedure - Protection of Identity of Minor Victim | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1045 | Public Safety - Safe Neighborhoods Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1050 (SB0756/CH0641) | Access to Counsel in Evictions - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1066 /CH0773 | Hate Crimes - Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 773 |
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| HB1071 /CH0802 | Criminal Law and Procedure - Cannabis - Fines for Smoking in Public, Stops, and Searches | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 802 |
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| HB1123 | Correctional Services – Maryland Correctional Enterprises – Minimum Wage and Inmate Financial Accounts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) |
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| HB1141 | State Information Technology - Prohibited Applications and Websites | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1148 /CH0291 (SB0582/CH0290) | Behavioral Health Care - Treatment and Access (Behavioral Health Model for Maryland) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 291 |
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| HB1191 /CH0707 (SB0797/CH0706) | Task Force on Preventing and Countering Elder Abuse | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 707 |
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| HB1259 | Youth Sports Programs – Venue–Specific Emergency Action Plans – Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB1267 (SB0814) | Promise Schools - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0546 (SB0551/CH0099) | Serving Every Region Through Vocational Exploration Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (39-7) |
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| HB0547 /CH0004 (SB0552/CH0003) | Family Prosperity Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4 |
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| HB0548 /CH0432 (SB0550/CH0433) | Financial Regulation - Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund - Establishment (Access to Banking Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 432 |
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| HB0549 (SB0555/CH0002) | Fair Wage Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0550 /CH0098 (SB0548) | Maryland Energy Administration – Energy Programs – Modifications (Clean Transportation and Energy Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 98 |
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| HB0551 /CH0440 (SB0547) | Office of Statewide Broadband - Study of Broadband Expansion Incentives | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 440 |
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| HB0552 /CH0430 (SB0549/CH0431) | Economic Development - Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program and Fund (Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 430 |
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| HB0554 /CH0613 (SB0553/CH0614) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Military Retirement Income (Keep Our Heroes Home Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613 |
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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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| City of District Heights New Municipal Center | Introduced | Prince George's | $500,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | ||||
| College Track Suitland Center Facility Improvement | Introduced | Prince George's | $100,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | |||
| Comprehensive Community Wellness Resource and Services Center | Introduced | Prince George's | $575,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | ||||
| Inncuvate Venture Studio | Introduced | Prince George's | $250,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | ||||
| Ivy VINE | Introduced | Prince George's | $500,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | ||||
| Marlboro Pike - Public Art Playground | Introduced | Prince George's | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| Mount Ephraim Community Nonprofit Development Corporation | Introduced | Prince George's | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | ||||
| Temple Hills Swim Club | Introduced | Prince George's | $300,000 | $50,000 | $350,000 | $400,000 | |||
| Walker Mill Community Boxing Facility - Repairs and Renovations | Introduced | Prince George's | $300,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |
- Tenure
- Member of the Maryland General Assembly since January 12, 2022. First elected to the House in November 2022.
- Current Assignments
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- 2022 Judiciary Committee
- 2022 Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee
- 2023 Public Safety Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee
- 2023 Joint Committee on Federal Relations
- 2023 2nd Vice-Chair, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (Member, 2022)
- 2022 Women Legislators of Maryland
- Public Service
- US Census Complete County Committee, Prince George's County, 2010; Maryland State Director, President Obama's National Day of Service, 2009.
- Memberships
- Historic and Cultural Trust, Prince George's County, 2009-2018; Maryland Association of Counties, President Maryland County Officials Diversity Caucus, 2015-; Board of Directors, Ivy Community Charities of Prince George's County; Suitland Civic Association; Iota Gamma Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Episcopal Church of the Atonement, Washington, D.C..
- Awards
- Sheila Steward Service Award, 100 Black Men of Prince George's County, 2018; Leadership and Service Award, A. Philip Randolph Institute, 2014; Shining Woman of the Year Award, Community of Hope African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2014; Community Service Award, J. Franklin Bourne Association, 2013.
- Biographical Information
- Born in Prince George's County, Maryland; Attended Prince George's County public schools; Forestville High School, Forestville, Maryland; University of Maryland, College Park, B.S., Public Health, 2000; University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D.; Political and Legislative Coordinator and Organizer, Maryland Council No. 67, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; Program Specialist, United Mine Workers of America, 2000-2007; Regional Field Coordinator, Democratic National Committee, 2008-2010; Member, Prince George's County Council, representing District 7, 2010-2018; President, Paramount Policy Partners, Washington, D.C. 2019-2020; Director, Community Affairs and Legislative Advisory Office of State's Attorney, Prince George's County, 2020 -.
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