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HB 513

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: April 17, 2026.

Hate Crimes and Hate Bias - Definitions of Sexual Orientation and Hate Bias Incident.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-513
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Judiciary
House of Delegates introduced 2026-04-17
Criminal Justice LGBTQ / Gender Policy Public Safety
Summary

Altering the definition of "sexual orientation" applicable to certain hate crime statutes; and defining "hate bias incident" applicable to a certain requirement that the Department of State Police collect, analyze, and report certain information provided by certain law enforcement agencies.

Sponsor
Delegate Vogel
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-27 Status introduced
2026-04-17 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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