HB 278 is sponsored by Speaker, Office of the State Prosecutor, Barron, Barve, Delegate Luke Clippinger (Democrat), Mosby, Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes (Democrat), Delegate Stephanie Smith (Democrat), and Delegate Robbyn Lewis (Democrat).

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Maryland 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

HB 278 — Criminal Law - Misconduct in Office

Last action January 21, 2020 — Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed House of Delegates
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Passed Senate
5
To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

January 21, 2020
Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
January 20, 2020
First Reading Judiciary

Sponsorship breakdown

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9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

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Not signed on (179)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 278?: HB 278 is sponsored by Speaker, Office of the State Prosecutor, Barron, Barve, Delegate Luke Clippinger (Democrat), Mosby, Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes (Democrat), Delegate Stephanie Smith (Democrat), and Delegate Robbyn Lewis (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 278?: This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 278?: Track HB 278 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB 278
Jurisdiction: Maryland
Session: 2020 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 20, 2020
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Speaker

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