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Maryland General Assembly · SB0230 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 499 (Chapter 499)

Criminal Law - Third-Degree Sexual Offense - Burglary

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Officially: “Criminal Law - Third-Degree Sexual Offense - Burglary Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Establishing that engaging in sexual contact with another without the consent of the other in connection with a first-, second-, or third- degree burglary constitutes sexual offense in the third degree; and altering the definitions of "tier I sex offender", "tier II sex offender", and "tier III sex offender" applicable to provisions relating to sex offender registration to include certain acts constituting sexual offense in the third degree.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Jan 27, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 1, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 2, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 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 West
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 499 (as of Aug 30, 2026).