Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 483: Criminal Procedure - Automated Shielding (Clean Slate Act of 2026)
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 483 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure - Automated Shielding (Clean Slate Act of 2026). Primary sponsor: Mike McKay (Republican), Will Smith (Democratic), Charles Sydnor (Democratic), Jeff Waldstreicher (Democratic), Sara Love (Democratic), Anthony Muse (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Will Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Charles Sydnor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Jeff Waldstreicher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Sara Love | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Anthony Muse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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
- Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Judiciary
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judicial Proceedings