MD HB1322

All outdoor areas on Maryland public college and university campuses are designated as public forums for students, faculty, staff, administrators, and invited guests; institutions are prohibited from creating limited "free speech zones"

Expressive activity includes peaceful assembly, protests, speeches, literature distribution, carrying signs, circulating petitions, and audio-visual recording; institutions may impose only reasonable, content-neutral time, place, and manner restrictions

Campus community members are prohibited from intentionally disrupting others' expressive activities through violence, fighting, or physically blocking participation, though lawful counter-protests and minor, brief disruptions remain protected

Security fees for permitted events must be based on neutral criteria (time, location, audience size, alcohol service) and cannot be charged based on speech content or anticipated reactions to expression

The Attorney General or aggrieved individuals may sue for violations, with mandatory awards of at least $500 plus $50 per day ongoing, up to $100,000 total in civil penalties; actions must be filed within 1 year of the violation