Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB1586: Protective Orders - Coercive Control
Status: In committee, March 10, 2026
Authorizing a person to petition for a protective order against another person who the petitioner alleges has engaged in controlling or coercive behavior toward the petitioner; and defining "coercive control" as a pattern of emotional or psychological manipulation, maltreatment, threat of force, or intimidation used to compel an individual to act, or refrain from acting, against the individual's will.
Sponsors
- Susan McComas (R, HD-034B) · primary sponsor
- William Wivell (R, HD-002A)
- Lauren Arikan (R, 7B)
- Terry Baker (R, 1C)
- Barry Beauchamp (R, 38B)
- Jason Buckel (R, HD-001B)
- Brian Chisholm (R, 31)
- Barrie Ciliberti (R, HD-004)
- Kevin Hornberger (R, HD-035A)
- April Fleming Miller (R, HD-004)
- Todd Morgan (R, HD-029)
Latest actions
- : Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
- : Rereferred to Judiciary
- : First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Common questions
- What is HB1586?
- HB1586 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Protective Orders - Coercive Control.
- What does HB1586 do?
- Authorizing a person to petition for a protective order against another person who the petitioner alleges has engaged in controlling or coercive behavior toward the petitioner; and defining "coercive control" as a pattern of emotional or psychological manipulation, maltreatment, threat of force, or intimidation used to compel an individual to act, or refrain from acting, against the individual's will.
- What is the status of HB1586?
- In committee as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. (March 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1586?
- Susan McComas (R, HD-034B), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1586?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1586?ys=2026RS
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