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MD SB346

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Waldstreicher

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a state civil cause of action allowing individuals to sue anyone who, acting under color of law, deprives them of rights secured by the U.S. Constitution
  • Permits aggrieved parties to seek monetary damages as well as declaratory and injunctive relief
  • Preserves existing immunity defenses by allowing defendants to assert absolute or qualified immunity to the same extent as under federal 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims
  • Allows courts to award reasonable attorney's fees, expert witness fees, and costs to prevailing plaintiffs
  • Establishes a 3-year statute of limitations and takes effect October 1, 2026, applying to civil actions pending on that date

Legislative Description

Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)

Law Enforcement

Last Action

Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings1/23/2026

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