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in committee · Maryland · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 1031: Criminal Law - Child's Access to Firearms - Penalty (Ny'Kala Strawder Act)

SB 1031 (Ny’Kala Strawder Act) makes it a misdemeanor to store or leave a loaded firearm where a person knew or should have known an unsupervised minor could access it. It directly affects parents, guardians, or others responsible for firearm storage who fail to secure weapons safely around children. The law imposes penalties of up to 5 years in prison, a $1,000 fine, or both, while excluding violations from being used as evidence of negligence in civil cases. Exemptions include supervised access by adults, unlawful entry, law enforcement use, or minors with valid firearm safety certificates.
Dalya Attar (D)
in committee · Maryland · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 1001: Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting the Admissibility of Creative Expression (PACE Act)

SB 1001 (PACE Act) prevents criminal or juvenile courts from using a defendant’s creative works - like music, poetry, art, or film - against them unless the court makes four specific findings: (1) the work was meant literally, not figuratively; (2) it directly references the crime’s facts; (3) it’s relevant to a disputed fact; and (4) no other evidence can substitute for it. The law directly affects defendants and juvenile respondents in court cases involving their creative expression. It does not apply to juvenile cases where creative works are used for mental health evaluations or diversion programs. The bill takes effect October 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects defendants' rights by restricting courts from using creative works as evidence without strict criteria, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence
Johnny Mautz (R)
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 16, 2024

HB 986: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Required Study

This bill mandates that Maryland's Medical Assistance Program begin providing comprehensive coverage for obesity treatment starting July 1, 2025. The coverage includes intensive behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved medications for chronic weight management, while also requiring the state to notify recipients of these new benefits. Before the coverage takes effect, the Maryland Department of Health must conduct a study to compare other states' programs and estimate potential cost savings, with findings due by December 31, 2024.
Robbyn Lewis (D)
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 16, 2024

HB 1439: Emergency Services - Funding

This Maryland bill establishes and funds a specialized program to support trauma centers and emergency medical services by creating a new financial fund. It directly affects hospitals designated as trauma centers and the physicians who treat patients there, particularly those providing care to uninsured or underinsured individuals. The legislation increases the motor vehicle registration surcharge to generate revenue for this fund, which will be used to cover the costs of uncompensated care and maintain on-call staffing requirements. Additionally, the bill raises fines for driving under the influence and mandates that the Governor include specific funding for fire, rescue, and ambulance services in the annual state budget.
Ben Barnes (D) Dana Jones (D) Jim Hinebaugh (R) Emily Shetty (D)
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 16, 2024

HB 557: Sales and Use Tax Exemption - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Repeal of Reporting Requirement and Extension of Sunset

This bill modifies Maryland's tax exemption for parts and equipment used to repair, maintain, or upgrade aircraft. It keeps the exemption in place for smaller planes under 12,500 pounds and larger planes used primarily in interstate or foreign commerce. The law removes the requirement for the state Comptroller to report annually on lost tax revenue and job changes related to the exemption. Additionally, it extends the exemption's expiration date from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2030.
Christopher Bouchat (R) Steve Arentz (R) Charles Otto (R) Sheree Sample-Hughes (D) Susan McComas (R)
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 16, 2024

HB 1472: Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program - Funding

This Maryland bill establishes funding for the Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program to help firefighters access advanced cancer screening. It mandates that the state budget include at least $100,000 annually for the program from fiscal years 2021 through 2024, with an option to increase funding to at least $500,000 per year starting in fiscal year 2025. The legislation also ensures that all funds used for this program are subject to audits by the Office of Legislative Audits to maintain financial accountability.
Nic Kipke (R) Marvin Holmes (D) Dana Jones (D) Gary Simmons (D) Nick Allen (D)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 16, 2024

SB 1184: Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages - College Athletic Event Venue Concessionaire Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

This bill creates a new type of alcohol license in Prince George's County specifically for concessionaires at college athletic venues on the University of Maryland, College Park, and Bowie State University campuses. It authorizes these vendors to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption in areas like courtside seating and suites during college sports events. The license operates under the same hours and days as standard bar licenses but requires a separate $3,500 annual fee for each venue where the concessionaire works. This change allows alcohol to be sold and consumed at these specific locations without counting toward the venue's existing standard bar license limit.
Jim Rosapepe (D)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 16, 2024

SB 456: Alcoholic Beverages – Retail Delivery – Local Delivery Service Permit

This Maryland bill creates a new permit system that allows third-party delivery companies to transport alcoholic beverages on behalf of licensed stores. Under the new rules, local licensing boards can issue permits to independent contractors or agents who must be at least 21 years old and complete an alcohol awareness course. These permitted carriers can facilitate online orders and deliver alcohol only to customers within the specific jurisdiction where the store is located, while the store must retain control over sales and payments. The legislation also establishes a $1,000 annual fee for the permit and sets out specific penalties for violations, such as fines and suspension of the delivery service.
Alonzo Washington (D)
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 16, 2024

HB 1063: Criminal Organizations - Underlying Crime

This Maryland bill updates the state's laws regarding criminal organizations by clarifying definitions and adjusting legal procedures for civil actions and asset forfeiture. It specifically defines a criminal organization as any group, formal or informal, that engages in a pattern of organized crime activity with a command structure and primary objectives involving serious underlying crimes such as violence, fraud, drug offenses, and child pornography. The legislation establishes a five-year statute of limitations for civil lawsuits seeking damages from participation in these groups, counting from the date the criminal activity ends. Additionally, it provides specific procedures for seizing property connected to these organizations and expands the list of underlying crimes to include various federal and interstate offenses.
Nicole Williams (D) Aaron Kaufman (D) Lauren Arikan (R)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 16, 2024

SB 453: Mental Health - Assisted Outpatient Treatment Programs

This bill updates Maryland's mental health laws to improve how individuals in crisis are evaluated and treated, specifically affecting peace officers, emergency facilities, and people with severe mental illness. It allows peace officers to transport individuals to nearby emergency facilities rather than strictly the nearest one and expands the ability to evaluate patients for involuntary admission to include psychiatric nurse practitioners. Additionally, the legislation mandates that every county establish an assisted outpatient treatment program, which can legally require individuals with severe mental illness to attend treatment to prevent homelessness and repeated hospitalizations. The law also ensures that public defenders provide legal representation during these assisted outpatient proceedings and permits electronic submission of evaluation petitions.
Alonzo Washington (D) Pam Beidle (D) Steve Hershey (R) Nick Charles (D) Antonio Hayes (D)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 16, 2024

SB 408: Maryland Department of Health - Reports on Standing Orders and Opioid Overdose Reversal Drugs

This Maryland bill requires health care providers issuing standing orders for opioid overdose reversal drugs to let patients choose any FDA-approved formulation of the drug. It also mandates that the Maryland Department of Health submit annual reports to state committees by December 1 of 2024, 2025, and 2026 detailing available reversal drugs and explaining why any specific approved drug has not been included in standing orders. These changes aim to increase patient choice and improve transparency regarding access to life-saving medications for individuals at risk of opioid overdose.
Kathy Klausmeier (D)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 16, 2024

SB 1034: 9–1–1 Specialist Recruitment and Retention Workgroup

This Maryland bill establishes a temporary workgroup dedicated to studying how to better recruit and retain 9-1-1 specialists in the state. The group is composed of legislators, state agency representatives, and current employees in the field, and it will meet without receiving a salary but with reimbursement for travel expenses. Its main task is to investigate current challenges such as salary levels, benefits, training requirements, and turnover rates, while also reviewing reports from a previous commission on emergency services. By December 2024, the workgroup must provide an interim report, followed by a final report in December 2025, which will offer recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on improving support for these workers. The legislation is set to expire automatically on December 31, 2025, unless further action is taken.
Mary Washington (D) Katie Hester (D) Ben Brooks (D) Mike McKay (R) Michael Jackson (D)
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