Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 216: Criminal Law - Benefits Exploitation
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 216 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on September 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - Benefits Exploitation. Primary sponsor: Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Joseline Peña-Melnyk (Democratic), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), Jon Cardin (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Susan McComas (Republican), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Lauren Arikan (Republican), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic), David Moon (Democratic), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 662.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Joseline Peña-Melnyk | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Jon Cardin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Lauren Arikan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7B |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Karen Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| David Moon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Frank Conaway | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| 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
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 662
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
- Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.
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