Proposed Maryland Firearm Legislation SB346
Legislation Overview
Title: Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)
Subject: Civil Actions and Procedures: Attorneys' Fees: Civil Actions: Civil Rights and Social Equity: Constitution, U.S.: Court Costs: Damages: Judges: Law Enforcement: Laws and Ordinances: Sovereign Immunity: Statutes of Limitation: Witnesses: Attorney General: defendants
Description: Establishing certain civil liability for an individual who, under color of law, deprives another of a right, a privilege, or an immunity secured by the U.S. Constitution.
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Last Action: Third Reading Passed (30-11)
Last Action Date: March 20, 2026
Sponsors
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9 sponsors: Jeff Waldstreicher (D); William Smith (D); Malcolm Augustine (D); Brian Feldman (D); Shelly Hettleman (D); Cheryl Kagan (D); Nancy King (D); Clarence Lam (D); Sara Love (D);
Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 19% (9 of 47)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| Senate | Mar 20, 2026 | Third Reading Passed (30-11) |
| Senate | Mar 19, 2026 | Favorable with Amendments {293920/1 Adopted |
| Senate | Mar 19, 2026 | Floor Amendment {423926/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (15-25) |
| Senate | Mar 19, 2026 | Floor Amendment {253829/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (13-28) |
| Senate | Mar 19, 2026 | Floor Amendment {953329/1 (Senator Waldstreicher) Adopted |
| Senate | Mar 19, 2026 | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| Senate | Mar 18, 2026 | Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings |
| Senate | Mar 18, 2026 | Favorable with Amendments {293920/1 |
| Senate | Mar 18, 2026 | Motion Laid Over (Senator Ready) Adopted |
| Senate | Jan 28, 2026 | Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
| Senate | Jan 23, 2026 | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Texts
| Type | Date | State Link | Text |
| Engrossed | Mar 20, 2026 | state link | bill text |
| Introduced | Jan 23, 2026 | state link | bill text |
Amendments
| Title | Description | Date | State Link | Text | Adopted |
| Floor Amendment 423926/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (15-25) | Floor Amendment 423926/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (15-25) | Mar 19, 2026 | State Link | amendment text | No |
| Floor Amendment 253829/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (13-28) | Floor Amendment 253829/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (13-28) | Mar 19, 2026 | State Link | amendment text | No |
| Floor Amendment 953329/1 (Senator Waldstreicher) Adopted | Floor Amendment 953329/1 (Senator Waldstreicher) Adopted | Mar 19, 2026 | State Link | amendment text | Yes |
| Favorable with Amendments 293920/1 | Favorable with Amendments 293920/1 | Mar 18, 2026 | State Link | amendment text | No |
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call
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Link: link to state bill page
