Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 465: Civil Actions - Immunity - Disclosure of Allegations of Sexually Assaultive Behavior (Stop Silencing Survivors 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 465 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil Actions - Immunity - Disclosure of Allegations of Sexually Assaultive Behavior (Stop Silencing Survivors Act). Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Ben Barnes (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Cathi Forbes (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Dana Jones (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Susan McComas (Republican), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Emily Shetty (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Nicole Williams (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 29 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Heather Bagnall Tudball | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33C |
| Ben Barnes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Regina Boyce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Lorig Charkoudian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Frank Conaway | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Charlotte Crutchfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Cathi Forbes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43B |
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
| Julian Ivey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Dana Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Lesley Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Stuart Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33B |
| Emily Shetty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Karen Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Stephanie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Ryan Spiegel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Nicole Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Sarah Wolek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| 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 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary