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MarylandSB 05122026 Regular SessionSenate

Criminal Law - Stalking - Penalties

Sponsored By: William C. Smith (Democratic)

Passed

Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesCourt OrdersCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Electronic CommunicationHarassment -see also- ThreatsPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyProtection and Peace OrdersRepeat OffendersSurveillance

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • William C. Smith

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 179 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  2. Third Reading Passed (134-0)

    4/13/2026House

  3. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/10/2026House

  4. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    4/10/2026House

  5. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  6. Referred Judiciary

    3/20/2026House

  7. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/19/2026Senate

  8. Second Reading Passed

    3/18/2026Senate

  9. Favorable Adopted

    3/18/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/16/2026Senate

  11. Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/4/2026Senate

  12. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/18/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/2/2026

    PDF

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