Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1146: Crime of Violence - Medical Facilities and Places of Worship - Penalty (Sacred Places Safety Act)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1146 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Crime of Violence - Medical Facilities and Places of Worship - Penalty (Sacred Places Safety Act). Primary sponsor: Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Derrick Coley (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Martinez, Susan McComas (Republican), April Miller (Republican), Matt Morgan (Republican), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Kent Roberson (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), Jamila Woods (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Alston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Gabriel Acevero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Barry Beauchamp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38B |
| Derrick Coley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| April Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Matt Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29A |
| LaToya Nkongolo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Kent Roberson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Denise Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Stuart Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33B |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary