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MarylandSB 02302026 Regular SessionSenate

Criminal Law - Third-Degree Sexual Offense - Burglary

Sponsored By: Chris West (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesBurglaryCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.JurisdictionMinors -see also- Age of Majority; YouthRegistration -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationSexual OffensesVictims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Stronger charges and registry for burglary sex contact

Beginning October 1, 2026, nonconsensual sexual contact done in connection with a first-, second-, or third-degree burglary is a third-degree sexual offense. The crime is a felony with up to 10 years in prison on conviction. These rules apply only to acts committed on or after that date. The law also sets sex-offender registry levels for this crime by the victim’s age: Tier I when the victim is an adult, Tier II when the victim is a minor age 13 or older, and Tier III when the victim is under 13.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Chris West

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 181 • No: 0

House vote • 4/7/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 137 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 499

    5/12/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (137-0)

    4/7/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/6/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    4/6/2026House

  6. Referred Judiciary

    3/20/2026House

  7. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    3/19/2026Senate

  8. Second Reading Passed

    3/18/2026Senate

  9. Favorable Adopted

    3/18/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/16/2026Senate

  11. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/14/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/13/2026Senate

  13. Pre-filed

    10/17/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/18/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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