Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 545: Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 545 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties. Primary sponsor: Nick Charles (Democratic), Mike McKay (Republican), Sara Love (Democratic), Shaneka Henson (Democratic), Bill Folden (Republican), Anthony Muse (Democratic), Chris West (Republican), Jeff Waldstreicher (Democratic), Will Smith (Democratic), Mary-Dulany James (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 21, 2025): Referred Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Charles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Mike McKay | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Sara Love | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Shaneka Henson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Bill Folden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Anthony Muse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Jeff Waldstreicher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Will Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Mary-Dulany James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“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 Judiciary
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judicial Proceedings