MD HB305 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-09 - First Reading Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 9 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-09 - First Reading Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting a person, acting alone or with others, from preventing another from entering or exiting a religious facility; and establishing that a violation of the Act is a misdemeanor with a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both on conviction.
Title
Criminal Law - Interference With Access to or Egress From a Religious Facility - Prohibition
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-09 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
SB287 (Crossfiled) 2025-01-16 - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Cemeteries
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Penalties and Sentences
Places of Worship
Private Schools
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Penalties and Sentences
Places of Worship
Private Schools
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 10 | 204.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0305?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0305f.pdf |
