Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)
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Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
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; requiring an action under the Act to be filed within 5 years after the cause of action accrued; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 22, 2026
Hearing · Feb 10, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 17, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 2, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 4, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 8, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 22, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 23, 2026
The numbers
9
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Senator WaldstreicherSenator SmithSenator AugustineSenator FeldmanSenator HettlemanSenator KaganSenator KingSenator LamSenator Love
Recorded votes
Senate Bills Amended in the House No. 15Senate · 2026-03-24 · Voting Yea 31, Voting Nay 11, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 3
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.67House · 2026-03-24 · Voting Yea 96, Voting Nay 38, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.67House · 2026-03-24 · Voting Yea 37, Voting Nay 95, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.57Senate · 2026-03-05 · Voting Yea 30, Voting Nay 11, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Layover BillsSenate · 2026-03-03 · Voting Yea 13, Voting Nay 28, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 2
Layover BillsSenate · 2026-03-03 · Voting Yea 15, Voting Nay 25, Not Voting 5, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 2
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 460 (as of Sep 4, 2026).