Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 531: Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Request for Verbal Acknowledgement (Verbal Waiver Transparency Act)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 531 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Request for Verbal Acknowledgement (Verbal Waiver Transparency Act). Primary sponsor: Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Shaneka Henson (Democratic), Chris West (Republican), Sara Love (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 407.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly Hettleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Shaneka Henson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Sara Love | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 407
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Judiciary
- 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