Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 5 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB0407 — Criminal Law - Sexual Offense by a Person in a Position of Authority

Last action — Committee Report (House of Origin) — Favorable with Amendments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Altering the penalty for a subsequent conviction of sexual offense by a person in a position of authority; prohibiting a certain person in a position of authority from committing a certain violation involving a child at least 6 years younger than the person in a position of authority; prohibiting a person who has been previously convicted of a certain crime from committing a certain violation; adding sexual offense by a person in a position of authority as a predicate crime for sexual solicitation of a minor; etc.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee Report (House of Origin) — Favorable with Amendments

  2. First Reading (Opposite House)

  3. Third Reading (House of Origin) — Passed

  4. Second Reading (House of Origin) — Passed with Amendments

  5. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  6. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

On Third Reading

Passed 33 Yea · 0 Nay · 14 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 20009
Unaffiliated 5001
Republican 8004
Total 330014
% of votes cast 70%0%0%30%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Hershey — Yea
Lewis Young — Yea
Guzzone — Yea
Watson — Yea
Sydnor — Not Voting
Delegate Stephanie Smith Democrat Not Voting
Senator Alonzo T. Washington Democrat Yea
Senator Antonio Hayes Democrat Yea
Senator Arthur Ellis Democrat Yea
Senator Benjamin Brooks Democrat Yea
Senator Benjamin F. Kramer Democrat Yea
Senator Brian J. Feldman Democrat Yea
Senator C. Anthony Muse Democrat Not Voting
Senator Carl Jackson Democrat Yea
Senator Cheryl C. Kagan Democrat Yea
Senator Clarence K. Lam Democrat Yea
Senator Cory V. McCray Democrat Yea
Senator Craig J. Zucker Democrat Yea
Senator Dalya Attar Democrat Not Voting
Senator Dawn Gile Democrat Yea
Senator Jeff Waldstreicher Democrat Not Voting
Senator Jim Rosapepe Democrat Yea
Senator Joanne C. Benson Democrat Not Voting
Senator Katie Fry Hester Democrat Yea
Senator Kevin M. Harris Democrat Yea
Senator Malcolm Augustine Democrat Yea
Senator Mary Washington Democrat Yea
Senator Mary-Dulany James Democrat Not Voting
Senator Nancy J. King Democrat Yea
Senator Nick Charles Democrat Not Voting
Senator Pamela Beidle Democrat Yea
Senator Sara Love Democrat Not Voting
Senator Shaneka Henson Democrat Not Voting
Senator Shelly Hettleman Democrat Yea
Senator Bryan W. Simonaire Republican Not Voting
Senator Chris West Republican Not Voting
Senator J.B. Jennings Republican Yea
Senator Jack Bailey Republican Yea
Senator Jason C. Gallion Republican Yea
Senator Johnny Mautz Republican Yea
Senator Johnny Ray Salling Republican Yea
Senator Justin Ready Republican Yea
Senator Mary Beth Carozza Republican Yea
Senator Mike McKay Republican Not Voting
Senator Paul D. Corderman Republican Yea
Senator William G. Folden Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0407 do?
Altering the penalty for a subsequent conviction of sexual offense by a person in a position of authority; prohibiting a certain person in a position of authority from committing a certain violation involving a child at least 6 years younger than the person in a position of authority; prohibiting a person who has been previously convicted of a certain crime from committing a certain violation; adding sexual offense by a person in a position of authority as a predicate crime for sexual solicitation of a minor; etc.
Who sponsors SB0407?
SB0407 is sponsored by Senator Dawn Gile (Democrat), Senator Sara Love (Democrat), Senator Pamela Beidle (Democrat), Senator Shelly Hettleman (Democrat), Senator William G. Folden (Republican), Senator Mike McKay (Republican), Senator Mary-Dulany James (Democrat), and Senator Chris West (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0407?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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