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HB 465

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: April 24, 2026.

Civil Actions - Immunity - Disclosure of Allegations of Sexually Assaultive Behavior (Stop Silencing Survivors Act).

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-465
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Judiciary
House of Delegates introduced 2026-04-24
Summary

Establishing an immunity from liability for a person who discloses information about allegations of sexually assaultive behavior if the person acts in good faith; establishing a presumption of good faith unless it is shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the person acted with actual malice or intentionally or recklessly disclosed false information; providing for the award of attorney's fees and costs in certain circumstances; etc.

Sponsor
Delegate Embry
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-23 Status introduced
2026-04-24 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
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