MD SB294

Courts and parties in criminal or juvenile delinquency cases are prohibited from disclosing court filings or records to nonparties without first redacting identifying information of sexual assault and stalking victims, unless clear and convincing evidence shows good cause for disclosure

Victims of sexual assault or stalking may submit a written request to have their identifying information redacted from existing court filings and records

Health occupations boards may petition the court for access to unredacted records when investigating or disciplining a licensed defendant for sexual misconduct, but must notify all parties and victims before disclosure

Victims retain the right to object to disclosure of their identifying information to health occupations boards; if no objection is made, disciplinary investigations constitute good cause for disclosure

Effective date: October 1, 2026