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MarylandSB 01402026 Regular SessionSenate

Criminal Law - Benefits Exploitation

Sponsored By: Chris West (Republican)

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Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.ExtortionHarassment -see also- ThreatsMedical AssistancePenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPublic Benefits -see also- Housing; MedAsst; SupplNutrAsstPRetirement -see also- Mandatory RetirementSocial SecuritySupplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramVeterans

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Chris West

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 218 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 132 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Passed Enrolled

    4/9/2026Senate

  2. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Third Reading Passed (132-0)

    4/8/2026House

  5. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/6/2026House

  6. Favorable with Amendments {733322/1 Adopted

    4/6/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary

    4/6/2026House

  8. Referred Judiciary

    3/13/2026House

  9. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    3/12/2026Senate

  10. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/10/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments {593926/1 Adopted

    3/10/2026Senate

  12. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/9/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/14/2026Senate

  14. Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/13/2026Senate

  15. Pre-filed

    9/23/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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