SB 295 — Maryland
Civil Actions - Immunity - Disclosure of Allegations of Sexually Assaultive Behavior (Stop Silencing Survivors Act)
Establishing an immunity from liability for a person who discloses information about allegations of sexually assaultive behavior if the person acts in good faith; establishing a presumption of good faith unless it is shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the person acted with actual malice or intentionally or recklessly disclosed false information; providing for the award of attorney's fees and costs in certain circumstances; etc.
Latest action: Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m. · Jan 27, 2026
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Committees: Judicial Proceedings (Senate)
Updated Mar 17, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
Hearing canceled
Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Sponsored by Sara Love, Dawn Gile, Shelly Hettleman
No recorded floor votes yet.
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