HB1054Introduced in the House of Delegates
Criminal Law - Ethics Violations, Malfeasance, Misfeasance, and Nonfeasance - Statute of Limitations
Introduced by Scott Phillips, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Increasing the statute of limitations from 2 years to 3 years for prosecutions relating to the commission of, attempt to commit, or conspiracy to commit a criminal offense under the Maryland Public Ethics Law and other criminal provisions prohibiting malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance by certain public officers.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
March 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 18, 2026
133
Yes
0
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (133-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
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