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MarylandSB 04752026 Regular SessionSenate

Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artists' Creative Expression (PACE Act)

Sponsored By: Charles E. Sydnor (Democratic)

Passed

Criminal Law - ProceduresArt, Music, and Cultural Affairs -see also- EthAff; Mus; etcDefendantsEvidenceJuvenile Justice and DelinquencyMental and Behavioral Health -see also- Aut; Cogn; Dev; etc.

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Charles E. Sydnor

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Nick Charles

    Democratic • Senate

  • Johnny Mautz

    Republican • Senate

  • Chris West

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 164 • No: 55

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 32 • No: 10 • Other: 5

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 99 • No: 35 • Other: 7

Senate vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 33 • No: 10 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Passed Enrolled

    4/9/2026Senate

  2. Third Reading Passed (32-10)

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Third Reading Passed (99-35)

    4/8/2026House

  5. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/6/2026House

  6. Favorable with Amendments {433823/1 Adopted

    4/6/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary

    4/6/2026House

  8. Referred Judiciary

    3/24/2026House

  9. Third Reading Passed (33-10)

    3/23/2026Senate

  10. Second Reading Passed

    3/23/2026Senate

  11. Favorable Adopted

    3/23/2026Senate

  12. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/23/2026Senate

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

    2/9/2026Senate

  14. Hearing canceled

    2/9/2026Senate

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

    2/4/2026Senate

  16. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/23/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/2/2026

    PDF

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