HB351Introduced in the House of Delegates
Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)
Introduced by David Moon, District 20
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing certain civil liability for an individual who, under color of law, deprives another, or causes or allows another to be deprived, of a right, a privilege, or an immunity secured by the U.S. Constitution or the laws of the United States.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 459
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
97
Yes
35
No
9
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 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Absent |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {703523/1 Adopted
Floor Committee Amendment {503524/1 Adopted
Motion Special Order until 2/25 (Delegate Tomlinson) Adopted
Floor Amendment {293626/1 (Delegate Tomlinson) Rejected (37-94)
Floor Amendment {253421/1 (Delegate Buckel) Rejected (37-94)
Floor Amendment {333722/1 (Delegate Grammer) Rejected (35-94)
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (96-38)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {683028/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Floor Amendment {143128/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected
Floor Amendment {343129/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (13-30)
Third Reading Passed (31-12)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (97-35)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 459
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 703523/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Committee Amendment 503524/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 293626/1 (Delegate Tomlinson) Rejected (37-94) (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 253421/1 (Delegate Buckel) Rejected (37-94) (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 333722/1 (Delegate Grammer) Rejected (35-94) (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 683028/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 143128/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 343129/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (13-30) (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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