HB 722 — Maryland

Child Sexual Abuse Claims - Doctrine of Charitable Immunity - Abrogation

Abrogating the doctrine of charitable immunity as a defense to an action for damages arising out of a claim of child sexual abuse; and applying the Act retroactively.

Latest action: Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 4, 2026

In committeeChild Abuse and NeglectCivil ActionsCivil Actions and ProceduresDamagesLiabilitySexual Offenses

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Judiciary (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Judiciary
Feb 2, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 4, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Elizabeth Embry, Malcolm Ruff, Jackie Addison, Eric Ebersole, Robin Grammer, Robbyn Lewis, Edith Patterson, Sean Stinnett

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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