Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 465: Civil Actions - Immunity - Disclosure of Allegations of Sexually Assaultive Behavior (Stop Silencing Survivors Act)

In committee Last action January 29, 2026: Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 465 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil Actions - Immunity - Disclosure of Allegations of Sexually Assaultive Behavior (Stop Silencing Survivors Act). Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Ben Barnes (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Cathi Forbes (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Dana Jones (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Susan McComas (Republican), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Emily Shetty (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Nicole Williams (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Elizabeth Embry (Democratic); Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic); Ben Barnes (Democratic); Regina Boyce (Democratic); and 28 more.