Maryland lawmakers passed hundreds of bills this year. Here are the highlights.
Gov. Wes Moore and other state leaders’ priority legislation, including cannabis, gun control and abortion bills, successfully passed.
Maryland legislature finalizes framework for cannabis legalization
The bill’s passage came two days before the end of the 2023 legislative session.
Maryland attorney general releases report detailing sex abuse in Baltimore Archdiocese
156 people who were Catholic priests or associated with the Archdiocese of Baltimore had allegedly sexually assaulted more than 600 children over an 80-year period.
Maryland joins growing list of states pursuing TikTok bans for government devices
A bill passed unanimously in the Maryland House of Delegates this month that would prohibit the installation and use of TikTok on all state government networks and devices.
Marylanders to vote on abortion rights constitutional amendment in 2024
The bill is part of a larger package of legislation aimed to strengthen reproductive rights in Maryland.
Maryland appellate court reinstates Adnan Syed’s murder conviction
The court ruled that a lower court had violated the victim's family’s rights.
Maryland Senate passes bill enhancing protections for child sexual abuse victims
The Child Victims Act repeals the statute of limitations so child sexual abuse victims can sue their perpetrators whenever they are ready to come forward.
Maryland General Assembly advances Wes Moore’s policy priorities as bill deadlines near
Moore's legislative priorities include expediting the process of raising minimum wage in the state, supporting veterans and creating a service year option.
Maryland House of Delegates passes bill creating legal framework for recreational cannabis
The bill prioritizes creating business opportunities for communities most impacted by cannabis criminalization.
Maryland General Assembly bills aim to address growing fentanyl overdose crisis
Lawmakers in Maryland are fast-tracking legislation to confront the state’s growing issues with overdoses on fentanyl – a powerful synthetic opioid that has been associated…