# Maryland HB 0351: Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)

Maryland HB 0351, Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act), is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by David Moon (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-05-12 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 459) (as of 2026-10-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 0351
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-19
- Last action: 2026-05-12, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 459
- Sponsor: David Moon (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Subjects: Civil Actions and Procedures, Arrests, Attorneys' Fees, Attorney General, Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims, Civil Rights and Social Equity, Complaints, Counties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc., Court Costs, Court Orders, Damages, Data -see also- Census; Demographics, Defendants, Digital Images, Electronic Government, Emergency Bills, Federal Government, Guns, Law Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State Police, Liability, License Plates -see also- Motor Vehicle Registration, Mobile Devices, Municipal Corporations -see also- Annap; Balt, Public Employees -see also- State Employees, State Police, Department of, State's Attorneys, Statutes of Limitation, Surveillance, Trials
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 7 (346 yes, 397 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 3

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- New right to sue for rights violations: benefit, medium. Beginning 2026-05-12, you can sue certain officers who, under color of law, take away your rights. The Maryland Attorney General can also bring these cases. Courts can award money damages or order actions to stop. If you win, the court may make the officer pay your reasonable lawyer and expert fees.
- Limits on suits, immunities and deadline: cost, medium. Beginning 2026-05-12, defendants can use any immunity defense that existed when your claim arose. You must file within five years after the claim accrues. If you file late, the court can dismiss your case.
- Who you can sue and which rights: mixed, low. Beginning 2026-05-12, the law explains who you can sue and which rights are covered. A covered officer can arrest for U.S. law and carry a firearm, but not local officers on U.S.-focused task forces. Protected rights include the U.S. Constitution, the Maryland Declaration of Rights, the Maryland Co…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: David Moon (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ashanti Martinez (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-10 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 97 | 35 | 4 |
| 2026-04-09 | Senate | Floor Amendment {343129/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected | fail | 13 | 30 | 1 |
| 2026-04-09 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 31 | 12 | 1 |
| 2026-02-26 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 96 | 38 | 2 |
| 2026-02-25 | House | Floor Amendment {253421/1 (Delegate Buckel) Rejected | fail | 37 | 94 | 2 |
| 2026-02-25 | House | Floor Amendment {293626/1 (Delegate Tomlinson) Rejected | fail | 37 | 94 | 2 |
| 2026-02-25 | House | Floor Amendment {333722/1 (Delegate Grammer) Rejected | fail | 35 | 94 | 4 |

## Actions (23)

- 2026-05-12: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 459
- 2026-04-10: Passed Enrolled (House)
- 2026-04-10: Third Reading Passed (97-35) (House)
- 2026-04-10: House Concurs Senate Amendments (House)
- 2026-04-09: Third Reading Passed (31-12) (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Floor Amendment {343129/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (13-30) (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Floor Amendment {143128/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Favorable with Amendments {683028/1 Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings (Senate)
- 2026-03-24: Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Senate)
- 2026-02-27: Referred Judicial Proceedings (Senate)
- 2026-02-26: Third Reading Passed (96-38) (House)
- 2026-02-25: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (House)
- 2026-02-25: Floor Amendment {333722/1 (Delegate Grammer) Rejected (35-94) (House)
- 2026-02-25: Floor Amendment {253421/1 (Delegate Buckel) Rejected (37-94) (House)
- 2026-02-25: Floor Amendment {293626/1 (Delegate Tomlinson) Rejected (37-94) (House)
- 2026-02-24: Motion Special Order until 2/25 (Delegate Tomlinson) Adopted (House)
- 2026-02-24: Floor Committee Amendment {503524/1 Adopted (House)
- 2026-02-24: Favorable with Amendments {703523/1 Adopted (House)
- 2026-02-23: Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary (House)
- 2026-01-29: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-01-19: First Reading Judiciary (House)

## Bill text

- Enacted, 2026-05-12: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_459_hb0351e.pdf)
- Enrolled, 2026-04-10: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0351e.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2026-02-25: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0351t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2026-01-19: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0351f.pdf)

## Related bills

- SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization (became law)
- SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment (became law)
- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
- SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law)
- SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits (became law)
- HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)

## Sources
- [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_459_hb0351e.pdf)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0351e.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0351t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0351f.pdf)

## Related
- [SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - A…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0496-2026RS)
- [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS)
- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
- [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0351-2026RS (as of 2026-10-11).