MD SB512 | 2026 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Over of previous SB429

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Passed on May 12 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-12 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 429
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]

Summary

Increasing the penalties for stalking to a period of imprisonment of up to 10 years or a fine of up to $10,000 or both if the victim had a protective order in effect against the defendant at the time of the offense or the defendant had previously been convicted of stalking.

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Title

Criminal Law - Stalking - Penalties

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2026-04-13 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 134 N: 0 NV: 6 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-03-19 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 45 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2026-05-12SenateApproved by the Governor - Chapter 429
2026-04-13SenateReturned Passed
2026-04-13HouseThird Reading Passed (134-0)
2026-04-10HouseFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
2026-04-10HouseFavorable Report by Judiciary
2026-03-26HouseHearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-03-20HouseReferred Judiciary
2026-03-19SenateThird Reading Passed (45-0)
2026-03-18SenateSecond Reading Passed
2026-03-18SenateFavorable Adopted
2026-03-16SenateFavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
2026-02-04SenateHearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-02-02SenateFirst Reading Judicial Proceedings

Same As/Similar To

SB429 (Carry Over) 2022-01-31 - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Criminal Law3802(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


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