Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 699: Maryland Use of Force Statute - Failure to Prevent Excessive Force or Render First Aid - Misdemeanor
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 699 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Maryland Use of Force Statute - Failure to Prevent Excessive Force or Render First Aid - Misdemeanor. Primary sponsor: Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Jackie Addison (Democratic), Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Martinez, Edith Patterson (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Sheree Sample-Hughes (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Acevero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jackie Addison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Marlon Amprey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Kevin Hornberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35B |
| Julian Ivey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Sheree Sample-Hughes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37A |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| 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
- Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary