Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 626: Custodial Interrogation of Minors - Admissibility of Statements (Exonerated 5 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 626 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Custodial Interrogation of Minors - Admissibility of Statements (Exonerated 5 Act). Primary sponsor: Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Martinez, Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Acevero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Julian Ivey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Tiffany Alston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Aletheia McCaskill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Karen Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Veronica Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Teresa Woorman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“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 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary