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MD SB514
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
William Smith
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AI Summary
- Creates new crime of third-degree assault for intentionally causing offensive contact, engaging in conduct to put another in fear of offensive contact, or attempting to cause offensive contact
- Defines "offensive contact" as nonconsensual physical contact a reasonable person would find offensive, excluding contact causing physical injury, domestic crimes, or sexual crimes
- Punishable as a misdemeanor with up to 90 days imprisonment, a fine up to $500, or both
- Third-degree assault must be specifically charged by the State and is not a lesser included offense of any other crime
- Convictions are eligible for expungement; cases are tried in District Court unless the defendant demands a jury trial or appeals
Legislative Description
Criminal Law - Third-Degree Assault
Crimes and Punishments
Last Action
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Judicial Proceedings2/2/2026
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