Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 450: Criminal Procedure - Protection of Identity of Victim of Sexual Assault or Stalking

Passed one chamber Last action April 13, 2026: Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

Plain-language summary

HB 450 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure - Protection of Identity of Victim of Sexual Assault or Stalking. Primary sponsor: Michele Guyton (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Cathi Forbes (Democratic), Andrea Harrison (Democratic), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Dana Jones (Democratic), Anne Kaiser (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), April Miller (Republican), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), April Rose (Republican), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Matthew Schindler (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), Courtney Watson (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Michele Guyton (Democratic); Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic); Regina Boyce (Democratic); Frank Conaway (Democratic); and 32 more.