Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)
Sponsor: Jeff Waldstreicher (District 18)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Civil Actions and ProceduresStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 460 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing certain civil liability for an individual who, under color of law, deprives another or causes or allows another to be deprived, of a right, a privilege, or an immunity secured by the U.S. Constitution or the laws of the United States; requiring an action under the Act to be filed within 5 years after the cause of action accrued; etc.
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Testimony (65)
MGA witness listFAV 45FavorableFWA 10Favorable with amendmentsUNF 9UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
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Organizations on record
ACLUFWA 1
CCAN VolunteerFAV 1
Concerned CitizenUNF 1
Hansel Law, PCFWA 2
Maryland JudiciaryUNF 1
Maryland NonprofitsFAV 1
SEIU Local 500FAV 2
SelfFAV 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVLamb, LaurenMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association
FAVLamb, LaurenMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association
