Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 501: Criminal Law - Sexual Offense by a Person in a Position of Authority

Enacted Last action May 12, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 426

Plain-language summary

HB 501 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - Sexual Offense by a Person in a Position of Authority. Primary sponsor: Sandy Bartlett (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Susan McComas (Republican), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Andrew Pruski (Democratic), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 426.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sandy Bartlett (Democratic); Dylan Behler (Democratic); Elizabeth Embry (Democratic); Kris Fair (Democratic); and 7 more.