Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 463: First Degree Murder - Diminution Credits - Prohibition
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 463 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: First Degree Murder - Diminution Credits - Prohibition. Primary sponsor: Jason Buckel (Republican), Kevin Anderson (Republican), Steve Arentz (Republican), Terry Baker (Republican), Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Brian Chisholm (Republican), Mike Griffith (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Jim Hinebaugh (Republican), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Jay Jacobs (Republican), Nic Kipke (Republican), Bob Long (Republican), Susan McComas (Republican), Ric Metzgar (Republican), Todd Morgan (Republican), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Jesse Pippy (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), April Rose (Republican), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), William Valentine (Republican), William Wivell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 25
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1B |
| Kevin Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38A |
| Steve Arentz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Terry Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1C |
| Barry Beauchamp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38B |
| Brian Chisholm | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Mike Griffith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Wayne Hartman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38C |
| Jim Hinebaugh | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1A |
| Kevin Hornberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35B |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Jay Jacobs | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Nic Kipke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Bob Long | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| Ric Metzgar | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Todd Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29C |
| LaToya Nkongolo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Jesse Pippy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Teresa Reilly | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| April Rose | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Stuart Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33B |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| William Valentine | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
| William Wivell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
“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 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary