MarylandHB 05132026 Regular SessionHouse

Hate Crimes and Hate Bias - Definitions of Sexual Orientation and Hate Bias Incident

Sponsored By: Joe Vogel (Democratic)

In Committee

Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesPublic SafetyCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Electronic CommunicationHarassment -see also- ThreatsHate Crimes -see also- Discrim.; Harass.; Threats; ViolenceLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceReportsSexual OrientationState Police, Department ofThreats

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joe Vogel

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

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Actions Timeline

  1. Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/29/2026House
  2. First Reading Judiciary

    1/27/2026House

Bill Text

  • Racial Equity Impact Note

    1/29/2026

  • First Reading

    1/27/2026

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