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MarylandSB 03462026 Regular SessionSenate

Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)

Sponsored By: Jeff Waldstreicher (Democratic)

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Civil Actions and ProceduresAttorneys' FeesAttorney GeneralCivil Actions -see also- Small ClaimsCivil Rights and Social EquityConstitution, U.S.Court CostsDamagesDefendantsJudgesLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceLaws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform LawsSovereign ImmunityStatutes of LimitationWitnesses

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jeff Waldstreicher

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Malcolm Augustine

    Senate

  • Brian J. Feldman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Shelly Hettleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cheryl C. Kagan

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nancy J. King

    Senate

  • Clarence K. Lam

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sara Love

    Democratic • Senate

  • William C. Smith

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 222 • No: 208

Senate vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 31 • No: 11 • Other: 5

House vote • 4/9/2026

Floor Amendment {903027/1 (Delegate Szeliga) Rejected

Yes: 37 • No: 95 • Other: 9

House vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 96 • No: 38 • Other: 7

Senate vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 30 • No: 11 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Floor Amendment {423926/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected

Yes: 15 • No: 25 • Other: 7

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Floor Amendment {253829/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected

Yes: 13 • No: 28 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. Passed Enrolled

    4/10/2026Senate

  2. Third Reading Passed (31-11)

    4/10/2026Senate

  3. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/10/2026Senate

  4. Third Reading Passed (96-38)

    4/9/2026House

  5. Floor Amendment {903027/1 (Delegate Szeliga) Rejected (37-95)

    4/9/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/9/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {823723/1 Adopted

    4/9/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary

    4/8/2026House

  9. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  10. Referred Judiciary

    3/21/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (30-11)

    3/20/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/19/2026Senate

  13. Floor Amendment {953329/1 (Senator Waldstreicher) Adopted

    3/19/2026Senate

  14. Floor Amendment {253829/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (13-28)

    3/19/2026Senate

  15. Floor Amendment {423926/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (15-25)

    3/19/2026Senate

  16. Favorable with Amendments {293920/1 Adopted

    3/19/2026Senate

  17. Motion Laid Over (Senator Ready) Adopted

    3/18/2026Senate

  18. Favorable with Amendments {293920/1

    3/18/2026Senate

  19. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/18/2026Senate

  20. Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/28/2026Senate

  21. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/23/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/10/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/23/2026

    PDF

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