Maryland bills · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB 177
Criminal Law - Obstruction or Interference With Exercise of Religious Beliefs - Prohibition
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- West (Republican)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 425
Text versions
- Chapter - Criminal Law - Obstruction or Interference With Exercise of Religious Beliefs - Prohibition
- Third - Criminal Law - Obstruction or Interference With Exercise of Religious Beliefs - Prohibition
- First - Criminal Law - Interference With Access to or Egress From a Religious Facility - Prohibition
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 House | On Third Reading | pass | Set your home in Maryland to see |
| Feb 23, 2026 Senate | On Third Reading | pass | Set your home in Maryland to see |
Actions
- May 12, 2026
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 425 - Apr 6, 2026 · Senate
Returned Passed - Apr 3, 2026 · House
Third Reading Passed - Apr 2, 2026 · House
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed - Apr 2, 2026 · House
Favorable Report by Judiciary - Mar 9, 2026 · House
Referred Judiciary - Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Adopted - Mar 3, 2026 · Senate
Motion Special Order until 3/4 (Senator Kagan) Adopted - Mar 3, 2026 · Senate
Committee Amendment Adopted - Mar 3, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments { - Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m. - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
First Reading Judicial Proceedings - Oct 21, 2025 · Senate
Pre-filed