Maryland - Session 2026
Title: Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artists' Creative Expression (PACE Act)
Providing that the creative expression of a criminal defendant or juvenile respondent is not admissible against the defendant or respondent unless the court makes certain findings, subject to a certain exception; and providing that the Act does not preclude the admission of creative expression in juvenile cases for the purposes of evaluating, recommending, or ordering referral to mental health services or diversion programs.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-02 | Status | introduced |
| 2026-03-28 | Latest Action | In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 104 | Unhoused Individuals - Rights and Affirmative Defense | introduced |
| HB 1044 | Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Release - Crimes Resulting in Death of Young Victim | introduced |
| HB 105 | Public Health - Restaurants - Disclosure of Main Food Allergens | introduced |
| HB 1053 | Criminal Law - Second Degree Assault - Sports Official | introduced |
| HB 1054 | Criminal Law - Ethics Violations, Malfeasance, Misfeasance, and Nonfeasance - Statute of Limitations | passed_lower |
| HB 1061 | Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun - Prior Convictions | introduced |
| HB 1073 | Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases - Prospective Tenant Criminal History Records Check (Maryland Fair Chance Housing Act) | introduced |
| HB 1123 | Criminal Law - Minor's Access to Firearms - Penalty | introduced |