Maryland House Bill 1406: Criminal Law - Self-Defense - Prior Acts by Victim

Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Authorizing a person charged with murder or manslaughter in any degree or a crime under Title 3, Subtitle 2 of the Criminal Law Article to assert the defense that the person acted in self-defense and need not prove that the person believed danger was imminent or immediate if the victim had previously committed a certain act against the person.

Latest action

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (2026-02-16)

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