Maryland · Current officeholder
Bill Folden
Republican Maryland Senate, District 4
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Sponsored legislation
106 bills in the current data (106 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 2102 | Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission (Fair Districts for Maryland Act) | Primary sponsor | In committee | August 3, 2026 |
| SB 776 | Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children - Establishment | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 26, 2026 |
| SB 745 | Police Training - Autism and Dementia (LEAD Act of 2026) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 26, 2026 |
| SB 651 | Real Property – Transfer–on–Death Deed – Establishment | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 26, 2026 |
| SB 81 | Criminal Law - School Resource Officers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity with Students | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 12, 2026 |
| SB 8 | Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 12, 2026 |
| SB 516 | Law Enforcement - Protective Body Armor - Requirements and Reporting | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 12, 2026 |
| SB 437 | Criminal Law – Theft and Fraud Crimes – Valuation and Forgery of Gift Cards | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 12, 2026 |
| SB 331 | Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 12, 2026 |
| SB 638 | Natural Resources - Maryland Heritage Areas Authority - Funding and Grants | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 28, 2026 |
| SB 7 | Higher Education - Douglas J. J. Peters Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship - Repeal of Termination Date | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 14, 2026 |
| SB 435 | Public Health - Medetomidine and Xylazine Consumer Protection Act | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 13, 2026 |
| SB 328 | Property Tax Credit - Disabled or Fallen Public Safety Officer or Judicial Officer - Alterations | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 13, 2026 |
| SB 407 | Criminal Law - Sexual Offense by a Person in a Position of Authority | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 10, 2026 |
| SB 661 | Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Intercepted Communications - Admissibility of Evidence | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 26, 2026 |
| SB 202 | Police Discipline - Order to Show Cause | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 26, 2026 |
| SB 717 | Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexual Assault Offenses - Test Kit Submission Requirements | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 678 | Criminal Procedure - Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis and Search - Affidavit for Judicial Authorization | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 1006 | Maryland State Flag Protection Act | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 992 | Public Utilities - Large Load Customers - Registration and Demand Response Program | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 6, 2026 |
| SB 222 | Family Law - Child Custody Evaluators - Qualifications | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2026 |
| SB 679 | Criminal Procedure - Motion to Reduce Duration of Sentence - Eligibility (Vincent Anthony Fisher III Act) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 2, 2026 |
| SB 436 | Minors Convicted as Adults - Sentencing - Transfer to Juvenile Court | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 23, 2026 |
| SB 144 | Public Information Act - Personnel Records of Elected Officials and Joint Ethics Committee Records | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2026 |
| SB 991 | Public Information Act - Inspectors General - Access of Public Records | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2026 |
| SB 329 | Education - Certification of Scholarship Granting Organizations (Opting in on Opportunity Act) | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2026 |
| SB 896 | Vehicle Laws - Registration Fees - Alterations | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2026 |
| SB 716 | Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Charging Documents - Law Enforcement Officers | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2026 |
| SB 677 | Public Safety – Handgun Permits – Firearms Training Course | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2026 |
| SB 718 | Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class L Permit | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2026 |
| SB 567 | Elections - In-Person Voting - Proof of Identity | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 10, 2026 |
| SB 545 | Land Surveyors and Property Line Surveyors - Private Property Access - Prohibition | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 10, 2026 |
| SB 454 | Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 9, 2026 |
| SB 566 | Vehicle Laws - Historic Motor Vehicles - Minimum Age | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 5, 2026 |
| SB 536 | Private Home Detention Monitoring Agencies - Notification of Violation | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 5, 2026 |
| SB 44 | State Retirement and Pension System - Forfeiture of Benefits | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 28, 2026 |
| SB 330 | Public Safety - Police Accountability - Investigation Records Relating to Not Administratively Charged, Unfounded, and Exonerated Complaints | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 28, 2026 |
| SB 302 | Criminal Law - Causing Ingestion of an Abortion-Inducing Drug - Prohibition (Women's Freedom From Coercion Act) | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 22, 2026 |
| SB 106 | Vehicle Laws - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Repeal | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 20, 2026 |
| SB 51 | Public Schools - Self-Contained Special Education Classrooms - Use of Video Recording Devices | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 16, 2026 |
| SB 211 | Maryland Estate Tax - Repeal | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 15, 2026 |
| SB 151 | Income Tax - Credit for Individuals Residing With and Caring for Elderly Parents | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 15, 2026 |
| SB 117 | Property Tax - Credit for Surviving Spouse of Fallen Public Safety Officer or Judicial Officer - Alteration | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 15, 2026 |
| SB 27 | Regulated Firearms - Seven-Day Waiting Period - Exceptions | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 14, 2026 |
| SB 129 | Domestic Violence - Warrantless Arrests and Victims | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 14, 2026 |
| SB 105 | Real Time for Violent Crime Act (Geri's Law) | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 14, 2026 |
| SB 104 | Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission (Fair Districts for Maryland Act) | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 14, 2026 |
| SB 740 | Health Care Facilities - Service Member Community Members (SFC Matthew Fast Act ) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 20, 2025 |
| SB 669 | Public Safety - Rape Kit Testing - Tracking Program and Grant Fund | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 20, 2025 |
| SB 455 | Security Guard Agencies - Special Police Officers - Application for Appointment | Primary sponsor | Vetoed | May 16, 2025 |
| SB 765 | Out-of-Home Placement Providers - Individuals Enrolled in Higher Education and Vocational Training Programs | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 13, 2025 |
| SB 73 | Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program - Renaming | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 13, 2025 |
| SB 618 | Vehicle Laws - Licenses, Identification Cards, and Moped Operator's Permits - Notation of Nonapparent Disability (Eric's ID Law) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 13, 2025 |
| SB 590 | Motor Vehicles - Reckless, Negligent, and Aggressive Driving (Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 13, 2025 |
| SB 548 | Family Law - Child Custody - Determinations | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 13, 2025 |
| SB 54 | Motor Vehicles - Specially Designed Vintage Reproduction Registration Plates | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 13, 2025 |
| SB 533 | Public Safety - Police Accountability - Time Limit for Filing Administrative Charges | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 13, 2025 |
| SB 443 | Trafficking Regulated Firearms - Felony Classification | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 13, 2025 |
| SB 381 | Motor Vehicles - Automated Enforcement Programs - Privacy Protections | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 13, 2025 |
| SB 326 | Public Safety - Law Enforcement Agencies - Peer Support Programs | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 13, 2025 |
| SB 281 | Transportation Equality for Service Members Act | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 6, 2025 |
| SB 280 | Judicial and Public Safety for Service Members Act | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 6, 2025 |
| SB 46 | Real Property - Wrongful Detainer - Time of Hearing and Service of Process | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 22, 2025 |
| SB 348 | Criminal Law - Visual Surveillance With Prurient Intent - Modifications | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 22, 2025 |
| SB 334 | Criminal Law - Crimes of Malicious or Fraudulent Burning - Prohibitions and Penalties | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 22, 2025 |
| SB 333 | Criminal Procedure - Victims and Witnesses - Out of Court Statement of Child to Forensic Interviewer | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 22, 2025 |
| SB 274 | Criminal Procedure - Child Victims - Testimony in Child Abuse Cases | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 22, 2025 |
| SB 585 | Criminal Law - Exception to Armed Trespass Prohibition - Retired Law Enforcement Officials | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 7, 2025 |
| SB 1007 | Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Intercepted Communications - Admissibility of Evidence | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 5, 2025 |
| SB 710 | Criminal Law - Motor Vehicle - Criminal Negligence (Sergeant Patrick Keep Act) | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 26, 2025 |
| SB 136 | Education - Safe Schools Fund - Grant Allocations | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 26, 2025 |
| SB 466 | Criminal Law - Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable and Senior Adults | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 19, 2025 |
| SB 179 | Motor Vehicle Registration - Fee Exemption - Unemployable Disabled Veterans | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 19, 2025 |
| SB 878 | Oil and Natural Gas - Hydraulic Fracturing - Authorization | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 11, 2025 |
| SB 737 | Property Rights Protection Act of 2025 | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 5, 2025 |
| SB 875 | Public Health – Medetomidine and Xylazine Consumer Protection Act | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 4, 2025 |
| SB 545 | Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 21, 2025 |
| SB 791 | Public Schools - Career Ladder - Teacher Classroom Teaching Time | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2025 |
| SB 783 | Public Schools – Student Fights – School Investigation and Discipline | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2025 |
| SB 644 | Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 10, 2025 |
| SB 386 | Primary and Secondary Education - Definition and Notification of Reportable Offense - Alterations | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 10, 2025 |
| SB 993 | Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 7, 2025 |
| SB 557 | Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Tax and Associated Mandated Devices - Prohibition (Transportation Freedom Act of 2025) | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 7, 2025 |
| SB 532 | Police Discipline - Order to Show Cause | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 6, 2025 |
| SB 531 | Juvenile Law - Custodial Interrogation (Juvenile Justice Restoration Act of 2025) | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 6, 2025 |
| SB 454 | Department of Juvenile Services - Employees - Prohibited Convictions | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 6, 2025 |
| SB 874 | Criminal Law - Gift Card Crimes | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 779 | Climate Solutions Now Act Affordability Act of 2025 | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 739 | Domestic Violence - Warrantless Arrests and Victims | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 736 | Natural Resources - Wildlife Damage Prevention and Reimbursement Fund - Establishment | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 735 | Real Time for Violent Crime Act (Geri's Law) | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 479 | Building Energy Performance Standards - Public Safety, Emergency, and Public Utility Buildings - Exclusion | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 661 | Real Property - Condemnation - Compensation for Farm and Agricultural Property (Protect Maryland Farm Lands Act) | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2025 |
| SB 642 | Courts - Prohibited Liability Agreements - Indoor Trampoline Parks | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2025 |
| SB 625 | Public Safety - Police Accountability - Investigation Records Relating to Unfounded and Exonerated Complaints | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2025 |
| SB 551 | Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Collisions With Wild Animals - Prohibited Actions by Insurers | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 27, 2025 |
| SB 45 | Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Alterations | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 27, 2025 |
| SB 332 | Task Force to Study the Premature Retirement of Electricity Generation Facilities | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 27, 2025 |
| SB 389 | Minors Convicted as Adults - Sentencing - Transfer to Juvenile Court | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 24, 2025 |
| SB 387 | Correctional Services - Transfers to Federal Authorities - Undocumented Immigrants (Protecting Marylanders From Violent Offenders Act of 2025) | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 24, 2025 |
| SB 95 | State and Local Parks - Playgrounds - Safety Standards (Our Kids Play Safe Playground Safety Act of 2025) | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 23, 2025 |
| SB 388 | State Retirement and Pension System – Forfeiture of Benefits | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 23, 2025 |
| SB 145 | Public Information Act - Personnel Records of Elected Officials and Joint Ethics Committee Records | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| SB 336 | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2025 | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 20, 2025 |
| SB 122 | Criminal Law - Hate Crimes - Law Enforcement Officers | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 9, 2025 |
| SB 104 | Income Tax - Credit for Individuals Residing With and Caring for Elderly Parents | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 8, 2025 |