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Maryland General Assembly · SB0221 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 530 (Chapter 530)

Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties

Introduced
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Reached a final decision
Became law
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Officially: “Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Prohibiting a person from possessing more than 100 images of certain child pornography or possessing or viewing images of certain child pornography depicting a minor or an individual indistinguishable from an actual and identifiable child under the age of 13 years; providing that a violation of the Act is a felony and on conviction a violator is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years; and providing that a sentence under the Act may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Jan 22, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Feb 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 11, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 13, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 16, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 5, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 19, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Senator James
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 530 (as of Aug 30, 2026).