HB907Introduced in the House of Delegates
Criminal Law - Third-Degree Assault
Introduced by David Moon, District 20
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing that it is a misdemeanor to intentionally cause offensive contact, engage in conduct tending to put another in fear of offensive contact, or attempt to cause offensive contact; providing a penalty for a person who violates the Act of imprisonment of up to 90 days or a fine of up to $500 or both; and altering a certain list of convictions that are eligible for expungement under certain circumstances.
Where it stands
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
44
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {183027/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {163525/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments
House Requests Senate Recede
House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments
House Requests Senate Recede
Senate Refuses Recede
Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Smith, Love and West)
Senate Refuses Recede
Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Smith, Love and West)
House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments
House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Cardin, Valentine and Moon)
House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments
House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Cardin, Valentine and Moon)
Conference Committee Report {113021/1 Adopted
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 183027/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 163525/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Conference Committee Report 113021/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Text - Racial Equity Impact Note (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
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