Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.
Status: passed_lower. Latest action: June 20, 2026.
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.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-20 | Status | passed_lower |
| 2026-06-20 | Latest Action | In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings |