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MD HB113

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Phillips

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds convictions for resisting arrest (§ 9-408) and making a false statement to a law enforcement officer (§ 9-501, § 9-502) to the list of misdemeanor convictions eligible for expungement under certain circumstances

  • Resisting arrest is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment or a fine up to $5,000 or both

  • Making a false statement to law enforcement (either to cause an investigation or concerning one's identity during arrest) is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment or a fine up to $500 or both

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records - Resisting Arrest and Making a False Statement to a Law Enforcement Officer

Records

Last Action

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

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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