MD HB629 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-0)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-23 - First Reading Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 23 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-23 - First Reading Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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 clear and convincing 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.
Title
Civil Actions - Immunity - Disclosure of Allegations of Sexually Assaultive Behavior (Stop Silencing Survivors Act)
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-23 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Subjects
Attorneys' Fees
Civil Actions
Civil Actions and Procedures
Court Costs
Courts
Disclosure
Evidence
Liability
Libel and Slander
Sexual Offenses
Civil Actions
Civil Actions and Procedures
Court Costs
Courts
Disclosure
Evidence
Liability
Libel and Slander
Sexual Offenses
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 10 | 923 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 5 | 809 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0629?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0629f.pdf |
