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SB 736 — Maryland

Criminal Law - Obscene Matter - Visual Representation of Child

Increasing the maximum age from 16 to 18 of a certain child that may not be depicted in certain visual representations; altering the penalties for knowingly possessing and intentionally retaining, and knowingly or intentionally accessing and intentionally viewing, certain visual representations; authorizing a person depicted in a certain visual representation to bring a certain civil action; and requiring the Attorney General to submit a certain annual report by December 1.

Latest action: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 12, 2026

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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: Judicial Proceedings (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    Feb 6, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 12, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Joanne Benson

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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