Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 501: Criminal Law - Sexual Offense by a Person in a Position of Authority
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 501 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - Sexual Offense by a Person in a Position of Authority. Primary sponsor: Sandy Bartlett (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Susan McComas (Republican), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Andrew Pruski (Democratic), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 426.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Bartlett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Andrew Pruski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33A |
| Stuart Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33B |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| 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 426
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- House Concurs Senate Amendments
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Judiciary
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