Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 205: Violent Criminals - Parole Limitation and Legislative Testimony Removal (Sexual Offender Accountability and Victim Protection Act)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 205 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on October 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Violent Criminals - Parole Limitation and Legislative Testimony Removal (Sexual Offender Accountability and Victim Protection Act). Primary sponsor: Christopher Bouchat (Republican), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 23, 2026): Withdrawn by Sponsor.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Bouchat | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| LaToya Nkongolo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Stuart Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33B |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Withdrawn by Sponsor
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary
- Pre-filed