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MarylandSB 01772026 Regular SessionSenate

Criminal Law - Obstruction or Interference With Exercise of Religious Beliefs - Prohibition

Sponsored By: Chris West (Republican)

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Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesCemeteriesCivil Rights and Social EquityCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.InjuryLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PolicePenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPlaces of Worship -see also- ReligionPrivate Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchThreatsViolence -see also- Domestic Violence; Hate Crimes

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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: 163 • No: 0

House vote • 4/3/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 119 • No: 0 • Other: 14

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Returned Passed

    4/6/2026Senate

  2. Third Reading Passed (119-0)

    4/3/2026House

  3. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/2/2026House

  4. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    4/2/2026House

  5. Referred Judiciary

    3/9/2026House

  6. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    3/6/2026Senate

  7. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/4/2026Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Adopted

    3/4/2026Senate

  9. Motion Special Order until 3/4 (Senator Kagan) Adopted

    3/3/2026Senate

  10. Committee Amendment Adopted

    3/3/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments {413927/1

    3/3/2026Senate

  12. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/2/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/14/2026Senate

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

    1/13/2026Senate

  15. Pre-filed

    10/21/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/4/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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