MD SB475 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous SB1001
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on May 12 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-12 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 517
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on May 12 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-12 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 517
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Providing that the creative expression of a criminal defendant or juvenile respondent is not admissible against the defendant or respondent unless the court makes certain findings, subject to a certain exception; and providing that the Act does not preclude the admission of a creative expression in juvenile cases for the purposes of evaluating, recommending, or ordering referral to mental health services or diversion programs.
Title
Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artists' Creative Expression (PACE Act)
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-09 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 32 N: 10 NV: 1 Abs: 4) [PASS]
2026-04-08 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 99 N: 35 NV: 2 Abs: 5) [PASS]
2026-03-23 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 33 N: 10 NV: 1 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-04-08 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 99 N: 35 NV: 2 Abs: 5) [PASS]
2026-03-23 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 33 N: 10 NV: 1 Abs: 3) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Senate | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 517 |
| 2026-04-09 | Senate | Passed Enrolled |
| 2026-04-09 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (32-10) |
| 2026-04-09 | Senate | Senate Concurs House Amendments |
| 2026-04-08 | House | Third Reading Passed (99-35) |
| 2026-04-06 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-04-06 | House | Favorable with Amendments {433823/1 Adopted |
| 2026-04-06 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary |
| 2026-03-24 | House | Referred Judiciary |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (33-10) |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Second Reading Passed |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Favorable Adopted |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
| 2026-02-09 | Senate | Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-09 | Senate | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-02 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Same As/Similar To
HB687 (Crossfiled) 2026-04-09 - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings
SB1001 (Carry Over) 2025-02-25 - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
SB1001 (Carry Over) 2025-02-25 - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Art, Music, and Cultural Affairs
Criminal Law - Procedures
defendants
Evidence
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Mental and Behavioral Health
Criminal Law - Procedures
defendants
Evidence
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Mental and Behavioral Health
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 10 | 926 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
