MarylandHB 06872026 Regular SessionHouse

Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artists' Creative Expression (PACE Act)

Sponsored By: Marlon Amprey (Democratic)

In Committee

Criminal Law - ProceduresArt, Music, and Cultural Affairs -see also- EthAff; Mus; etcDefendantsEvidenceJuvenile Justice and DelinquencyMental and Behavioral Health -see also- Aut; Cogn; Dev; etc.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Marlon Amprey
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Gabriel Acevero
Democratic • House
Jackie Addison
Democratic • House
Adrian Boafo
Democratic • House
Christopher Eric Bouchat
Republican • House
Frank M. Conaway
Democratic • House
Debra Davis
Democratic • House
Elizabeth Embry
Democratic • House
Kris Fair
Democratic • House
Robert B. Long
Republican • House
Robbyn Lewis
Democratic • House
Gabriel M. Moreno
Democratic • House
Kent Roberson
Democratic • House
Malcolm P. Ruff
Democratic • House
Gary Simmons
Democratic • House
Karen Simpson
Democratic • House
Sean A. Stinnett
Democratic • House
Deni Taveras
Democratic • House
Kym Taylor
Democratic • House
Chris Tomlinson
Republican • House
Jheanelle K. Wilkins
Democratic • House
Nicole A. Williams
Democratic • House
Jamila J. Woods
Democratic • House
Caylin Young
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 100 • No: 36

House vote • 4/7/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 100 • No: 36 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings
4/9/2026Senate
Referred Rules
4/8/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (100-36)
4/7/2026House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
4/6/2026House
Favorable with Amendments {933027/1 Adopted
4/6/2026House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
4/6/2026House
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
2/2/2026House
First Reading Judiciary
2/2/2026House

Bill Text

Third Reading
4/6/2026
PDF
First Reading
2/2/2026
PDF

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