Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 6 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB0464 — Commission to Examine the Expungement Laws of Maryland

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 February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Establishing the Commission to Examine the Expungement Laws of Maryland; and requiring the Commission to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2028.

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 · 9 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (178)

178 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 40 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 24005
Unaffiliated 6001
Republican 10002
Total 40008
% of votes cast 83%0%0%17%
How each member voted (48)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Lewis Young — Yea
Sydnor — Yea
Guzzone — Yea
Watson — Yea
Hershey — Yea
- COPY - — Not Voting
Delegate Stephanie Smith Democrat Yea
Senator Alonzo T. Washington Democrat Yea
Senator Antonio Hayes Democrat Yea
Senator Arthur Ellis Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Yea
Senator Nancy J. King Democrat Not Voting
Senator Nick Charles Democrat Yea
Senator Pamela Beidle Democrat Yea
Senator Sara Love Democrat Yea
Senator Shaneka Henson Democrat Yea
Senator Shelly Hettleman Democrat Yea
Senator Bryan W. Simonaire Republican Not Voting
Senator Chris West Republican Yea
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 Yea
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 SB0464 do?
Establishing the Commission to Examine the Expungement Laws of Maryland; and requiring the Commission to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2028.
Who sponsors SB0464?
SB0464 is sponsored by Senator Smith, Senator Sydnor, Senator C. Anthony Muse (Democrat), Senator Jeff Waldstreicher (Democrat), Senator Nick Charles (Democrat), Senator Shaneka Henson (Democrat), Senator Mary-Dulany James (Democrat), Senator Sara Love (Democrat), Senator Mike McKay (Republican), and Senator Chris West (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0464?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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