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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

In committeeAttorneys' FeesCivil ActionsCivil Actions and ProceduresCourt CostsDisclosureEvidenceSexual Offenses

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: Judicial Proceedings (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    Jan 21, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    Jan 22, 2026 · Senate

  3. Hearing canceled

    Jan 27, 2026 · Senate

  4. 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.

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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