MarylandSB 03342025 Regular SessionSenate

Criminal Law - Crimes of Malicious or Fraudulent Burning - Prohibitions and Penalties

Sponsored By: Jeff Waldstreicher (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesArsonCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Death -see also- Homicide; Murder; Wrongful DeathFire ProtectionFraud -see also- ForgeryInjuryPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Jeff Waldstreicher
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

William G. Folden
Republican • Senate
Sara Love
Democratic • Senate
C. Anthony Muse
Democratic • Senate
William C. Smith
Democratic • Senate
Chris West
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 177 • No: 0

House vote • 4/1/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 2/18/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 190
4/22/2025
Returned Passed
4/2/2025Senate
Third Reading Passed (133-0)
4/1/2025House
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
3/31/2025House
Favorable Report by Judiciary
3/31/2025House
Referred Judiciary
2/19/2025House
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
2/18/2025Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
2/12/2025Senate
Favorable with Amendments {843928/1 Adopted
2/12/2025Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
2/10/2025Senate
Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.
1/20/2025Senate
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/15/2025Senate

Bill Text

Enacted
4/22/2025
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Third Reading
2/12/2025
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First Reading
1/15/2025
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