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HB 513 — Maryland

Hate Crimes and Hate Bias - Definitions of Sexual Orientation and Hate Bias Incident

Altering the definition of "sexual orientation" applicable to certain hate crime statutes; and defining "hate bias incident" applicable to a certain requirement that the Department of State Police collect, analyze, and report certain information provided by certain law enforcement agencies.

Latest action: Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. · Jan 29, 2026

In committeeCrimes and PunishmentsCriminal Law - Substantive CrimesElectronic CommunicationHarassmentHate CrimesLaw EnforcementPublic SafetyReportsSexual OrientationState Police, Department ofThreats

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

  1. First Reading Judiciary

    Jan 27, 2026 · House of Delegates

  2. Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    Jan 29, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Joe Vogel

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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