HB1467 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Criminal Law - Fourth Degree Sexual Offense - Out-of-State Convictions.

What is the status of HB1467?

In committee as of March 24, 2026. Latest action: Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. (March 24, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1467?

Lauren Arikan (R, 7B), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1467?

On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1467?ys=2026RS

Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Maryland HB1467: Criminal Law - Fourth Degree Sexual Offense - Out-of-State Convictions

Q: What does HB1467 do?

In its own words: An act concerning Criminal Law - Fourth Degree Sexual Offense - Out-of-State Convictions FOR the purpose of providing that a specified conviction from another state or a federal, military, or Native American tribal court may serve as a predicate crime for a specified enhanced penalty for certain repeat sex offenders; and generally relating to fourth degree sexual offenses. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Criminal Law Section 3-308 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).

Status: In committee, March 24, 2026

Providing that a specified conviction from another state or a federal, military, or Native American tribal court may serve as a predicate crime for a specified enhanced penalty for certain repeat sex offenders.

What the bill says

An act concerning Criminal Law - Fourth Degree Sexual Offense - Out-of-State Convictions FOR the purpose of providing that a specified conviction from another state or a federal, military, or Native American tribal court may serve as a predicate crime for a specified enhanced penalty for certain repeat sex offenders; and generally relating to fourth degree sexual offenses. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Criminal Law Section 3-308 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).

From the engrossed text, March 18, 2026:

AN ACT concerning Criminal Law - Fourth Degree Sexual Offense - Out-of-State Convictions FOR the purpose of providing that a specified conviction from another state or a federal, military, or Native American tribal court may serve as a predicate crime for a specified enhanced penalty for certain repeat sex offenders; and generally relating to fourth degree sexual offenses. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Criminal Law Section 3-308 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Criminal Law 3-308. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) "Person in a position of authority" means a person who: EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law. Underlining indicates amendments to bill. Strike out indicates matter stricken from the bill by amendment or deleted from the law by amendment. *hb1467* HOUSE BILL 1467 1. A. is at least 21 years old and works for remuneration or as a volunteer for a public or private preschool, elementary school, or secondary school; or B. is at least 22 years old and works for remuneration or as a volunteer for a program; and 2. exercises supervision over …

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Maryland HB1467: Criminal Law - Fourth Degree Sexual Offense - Out-of-State Convictions

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