HB 1406

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 25, 2026.

Criminal Law - Self-Defense - Prior Acts by Victim.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1406
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Judiciary
House of Delegates introduced 2026-06-25
Criminal Justice
Summary

Authorizing a person charged with murder or manslaughter in any degree or a crime under Title 3, Subtitle 2 of the Criminal Law Article to assert the defense that the person acted in self-defense and need not prove that the person believed danger was imminent or immediate if the victim had previously committed a certain act against the person.

Sponsor
Delegate Smith
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-13 Status introduced
2026-06-25 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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