SB 221 — Maryland
Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties
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Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 530 · May 12, 2026
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Updated May 20, 2026
Timeline
Pre-filed
Oct 31, 2025 · Senate
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Feb 16, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Adopted
Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed
Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Referred Judiciary
Feb 20, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Apr 6, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Apr 6, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Apr 7, 2026 · House of Delegates
Returned Passed
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 530
May 12, 2026 · Office of the Governor
Sponsored by Mary-Dulany James
Senate vote — 43–0
On Third Reading · Feb 14, 2026 · result: pass
43 yea · 0 nay · 4 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
House of Delegates vote — 137–0
On Third Reading · Mar 20, 2026 · result: pass
137 yea · 0 nay · 4 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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