Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 477: Criminal Procedure - Admission of Out-of-Court Statements - Assault in the Second Degree

Passed one chamber Last action March 5, 2026: Referred Judicial Proceedings

Plain-language summary

HB 477 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure - Admission of Out-of-Court Statements - Assault in the Second Degree. Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Referred Judicial Proceedings.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Elizabeth Embry (Democratic); Regina Boyce (Democratic); Aaron Kaufman (Democratic); Gary Simmons (Democratic); and 1 more.