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MarylandSB 04072026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Criminal Law - Sexual Offense by a Person in a Position of Authority

Sponsored By: Dawn Gile (Democratic)

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Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesArt, Music, and Cultural Affairs -see also- EthAff; Mus; etcCounselors and TherapistsCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Ex-OffendersMinors -see also- Age of Majority; YouthPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPrivate Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchPublic Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchRepeat OffendersSchool AdministrationSexual OffensesSports and RecreationStudentsTeachersVolunteersWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dawn Gile

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Pamela Beidle

    Democratic • Senate

  • William G. Folden

    Republican • Senate

  • Shelly Hettleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary-Dulany James

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sara Love

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike McKay

    Republican • Senate

  • Chris West

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Referred Rules and Executive Nominations

    4/10/2026House

  2. Third Reading Passed (33-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Favorable with Amendments {153124/1 Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate

  5. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

    2/9/2026Senate

  7. Hearing canceled

    2/9/2026Senate

  8. Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/30/2026Senate

  9. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/29/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/29/2026

    PDF

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