Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.
Status: introduced. Latest action: June 20, 2026.
Protective Orders - Coercive Control.
Authorizing a person to petition for a protective order against another person who the petitioner alleges has engaged in controlling or coercive behavior toward the petitioner; and defining "coercive control" as a pattern of emotional or psychological manipulation, maltreatment, threat of force, or intimidation used to compel an individual to act, or refrain from acting, against the individual's will.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-13 | Status | introduced |
| 2026-06-20 | Latest Action | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |