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MarylandHB 14062026 Regular SessionHouse

Criminal Law - Self-Defense - Prior Acts by Victim

Sponsored By: William C. Smith (Democratic)

In Committee

Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesAssaultDefendantsEx-OffendersManslaughter -see also- Homicide; MurderMurder -see also- Homicide; ManslalughterSelf DefenseSexual OffensesVictims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • William C. Smith

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Elizabeth Embry

    Democratic • House

  • Malcolm P. Ruff

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/16/2026House

  2. First Reading Judiciary

    2/13/2026House

Bill Text

  • First Reading

    2/13/2026

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