Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 765: Criminal Law - Counterfeiting and Possession of Counterfeit Lease of Real Property - Penalty
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 765 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - Counterfeiting and Possession of Counterfeit Lease of Real Property - Penalty. Primary sponsor: Mike Griffith (Republican), Jason Buckel (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Andre Johnson (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Jesse Pippy (Republican), William Valentine (Republican), Jon Cardin (Democratic), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Lauren Arikan (Republican), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Mangione, Jamila Woods (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Referred Judicial Proceedings.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Griffith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Jason Buckel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1B |
| Wayne Hartman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38C |
| Julian Ivey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Andre Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34A |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jesse Pippy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| William Valentine | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
| Jon Cardin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| LaToya Nkongolo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Lauren Arikan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7B |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Karen Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Mangione | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- 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