Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 687: Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artists' Creative Expression (PACE Act)
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 687 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artists' Creative Expression (PACE Act). Primary sponsor: Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Jackie Addison (Democratic), Christopher Bouchat (Republican), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Debra Davis (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Kent Roberson (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Nicole Williams (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 22 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlon Amprey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Adrian Boafo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Gabriel Acevero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jackie Addison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Christopher Bouchat | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Frank Conaway | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Debra Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Kent Roberson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Karen Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Jheanelle Wilkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Nicole Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Caylin Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings
- Referred Rules
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
- Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary