What does Maryland Senate Bill SB 20 do?

SB 20: Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act

When was Maryland Senate Bill SB 20 introduced?

SB 20 was introduced on Oct 28, 2025.

What's the current status of Maryland Senate Bill SB 20?

The latest action on SB 20 by the Senate was: Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m. on Jan 13, 2026.

Who introduced Maryland Senate Bill SB 20?

SB 20 was introduced by Shelly Hettleman.

Bill tracking in Maryland - SB 20 (2026 legislative session)

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Oct 28, 2025
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SB 20

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Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act

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Senate • Jan 13, 2026: Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.

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Text - First - Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act

Companion bills: HB 83

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Shelly Hettleman
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Jan 13, 2026 | Senate
- Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
- First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Oct 28, 2025 | Senate
- Pre-filed

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Text - First - Family and Law Enforcement Protection ActPDF

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Fiscal and Policy NotePDF
Video: Judicial ProceedingsHTML
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JPR Testimony, FAV -- Lattimer, MSSW, MPH, Deborah (UULM-MD)
JPR Testimony, FAV -- Earp, Erin (Giffords Law Center)
JPR Testimony, UNF -- Pennak, Mark (Maryland Shall Issue, Inc.)
JPR Testimony, FAV -- Zeller, Eileen (None)
JPR Testimony, FAV -- Richards, Elizabeth (Montgomery County's Commission for Women)
JPR Testimony, FAV -- Siano, Lisa
JPR Testimony, FAV -- Juberg, Arielle
JPR Testimony, FWA -- Tibbals, Trudy
JPR Testimony, FAV -- Sagrera, Daniel (Brady)
JPR Testimony, FAV -- Walsh, Emily (Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions)
JPR In Person - Oral Testimony, FAV -- Herren, Karen
JPR Testimony, FWA -- Jordan, Lisae C (Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA))
JPR Testimony, FAV -- OMalley, Catherine (Women's Law Center)
JPR Testimony, INFO -- Vormelker, Will (Maryland Judiciary)
JPR Testimony, UNF -- Weber, John (National Rifle Association)
JPR In Person - Oral Testimony, FAV -- Ruth, Laure (Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence)
JPR Testimony, FAV -- jimenez, nayla (Team ENOUGH)
JPR Testimony, FAV -- Greten, Layla (Team ENOUGH and Baltimore County Commission for Women)
JPR Testimony, FAV -- Jarrett, Douglas
JPR Testimony, FAV -- Hettleman, Shelly (MGA- Senator Hettleman)
JPR Testimony, FAV -- Hausner, Deena (House of Ruth Maryland)
JPR Testimony, FAV -- Kaplowitz, Richard KAP (Year)
JPR Testimony, UNF -- Mooney, Karla (TWAW / DC Project / MSI)
JPR Testimony, FAV -- Kenah, Mary (Everytown for Gun Safety)
JPR Testimony, FAV -- Feinstein, Debbie (Maryland State's Attorneys' Association)
JPR Testimony, N/A -- Testimony, All

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0020?ys=2026rs

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