HB 1484 — Maryland

Child Sex Offenders - Plea Agreements and Places for Children

Providing that a State's Attorney may not enter into a certain plea agreement in a prosecution for certain human trafficking offenses if the victim is a minor; and prohibiting a person convicted of a certain offense against a minor from knowingly operating or entering a certain place for children.

Latest action: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 16, 2026

In committeeBoundariesCrimes and PunishmentsCriminal ChargesCriminal Law - ProceduresCriminal Law - Substantive CrimesMinorsPenalties and SentencesPleasRegistrationSexual OffensesState's AttorneysVictims

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Judiciary (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Judiciary
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 16, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Steve Arentz, Jason Buckel, Kevin Hornberger, Seth Howard, Susan McComas, Teresa Reilly, April Rose

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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