All Roll Calls
Yes: 33 • No: 0
MarylandSB 04072026 Regular SessionSenate
Criminal Law - Sexual Offense by a Person in a Position of Authority
Sponsored By: Dawn Gile (Democratic)
In Committee
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
Senate vote • 4/9/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 33 • No: 0 • Other: 14
Actions Timeline
Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
4/10/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (33-0)
4/9/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
4/9/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments {153124/1 Adopted
4/9/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
4/9/2026SenateHearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
2/9/2026SenateHearing canceled
2/9/2026SenateHearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
1/30/2026SenateFirst Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/29/2026Senate
Bill Text
Third Reading
4/9/2026
First Reading
1/29/2026
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