MarylandHB 02052026 Regular SessionHouse

Violent Criminals - Parole Limitation and Legislative Testimony Removal (Sexual Offender Accountability and Victim Protection Act)

Sponsored By: Christopher Eric Bouchat (Republican)

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CorrectionsCriminal Law - ProceduresCommittees and CommissionsCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Electronic GovernmentGeneral Assembly -see also- AELR Cmte; LegislativePolCmteIncarcerated IndividualsMinors -see also- Age of Majority; YouthNoticesParole and ProbationPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPublic InformationRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsSexual OffensesTestimony -see also- WitnessesVictims -see also- Criminal Injuries CompensationViolence -see also- Domestic Violence; Hate Crimes

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Christopher Eric Bouchat
Republican • House

Cosponsors

LaToya Nkongolo
Republican • House
Stuart Michael Schmidt
Republican • House
Chris Tomlinson
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

Withdrawn by Sponsor
2/23/2026House
Hearing canceled
1/28/2026House
Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
1/16/2026House
Hearing canceled
1/16/2026House
Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
1/16/2026House
First Reading Judiciary
1/14/2026House
Pre-filed
10/30/2025House

Bill Text

First Reading
1/14/2026
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