Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 329: Criminal Law - School Resource Officers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity with Students
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 329 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - School Resource Officers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity with Students. Primary sponsor: Karen Simpson (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Ken Kerr (Democratic), Emily Shetty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 452.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Ken Kerr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Emily Shetty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“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 452
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Judiciary
- Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary