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MD SB230

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris West

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds non-consensual sexual contact committed during first-, second-, or third-degree burglary as a new form of third-degree sexual offense, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment

  • Requires sex offender registration for convictions under this new provision, with tier level determined by victim's age: Tier I if victim is an adult, Tier II if victim is a minor age 13 or older, Tier III if victim is under age 13

  • Amends Criminal Law Article § 3-307 to include burglary-connected sexual contact alongside existing aggravating factors such as use of a dangerous weapon, infliction of serious injury, and commission with an accomplice

  • Applies only prospectively to offenses committed on or after October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Criminal Law - Third-Degree Sexual Offense - Burglary

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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