Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 407: Criminal Law - Sexual Offense by a Person in a Position of Authority
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 407 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - Sexual Offense by a Person in a Position of Authority. Primary sponsor: Dawn Gile (Democratic), Sara Love (Democratic), Pam Beidle (Democratic), Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Bill Folden (Republican), Mike McKay (Republican), Mary-Dulany James (Democratic), Chris West (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Referred Rules and Executive Nominations.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Gile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Sara Love | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Pam Beidle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Shelly Hettleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Bill Folden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Mike McKay | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Mary-Dulany James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
“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 Rules and Executive Nominations
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judicial Proceedings