Legislation
Delegate Lesley J. Lopez

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- County
- Montgomery
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Judiciary Committee
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Judiciary Committee
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221 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3021 | 301-858-3021
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3021
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221 House Office Building
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221 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3021 | 301-858-3021
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221 House Office Building
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lesley.lopez@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat

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HB0541 /CH0237 (SB0633/CH0238) | Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Training Requirements - Hate Crimes | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 237 |
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HB0623 (SB1058) | Criminal Law - Possession of Child Pornography - Penalty | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0750 | Action to Collect a Private Education Loan - Prohibition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1104 (SB1074) | Public Safety - Regulated Firearms - Transfer | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1562 | Action to Collect a Private Education Loan - Required Documents | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1650 | Criminal Law - Third-Degree Assault | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB0005 /CH0021 (SB0161/CH0022) | Crimes - Hate Crimes - Use of an Item or a Symbol to Threaten or Intimidate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 21 |
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HB0081 /CH0045 (SB0735) | Criminal Law – Sodomy – Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 45 |
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HB0179 | Maryland Recycling Act - Recyclable Materials and Resource Recovery Facilities - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB0208 | Public Schools - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0209 (SB0313) | Plastic Bag Reduction Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable Report by Finance |
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HB0224 (SB0263) | Opportunity Zone Tax Deduction Reform Act of 2020 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation |
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HB0233 /CH0119 (SB0212/CH0120) | Criminal Law – Assault in the First Degree – Strangulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 119 |
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HB0244 (SB0900) | Criminal Records - Disclosure of Information - Prohibited Acts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0246 /CH0128 (SB0231/CH0129) | Sexual Solicitation of a Minor – Solicitation Through Parent, Guardian, or Custodian – Prohibition and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 128 |
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HB0248 /CH0132 (SB0210/CH0133) | Protective Orders - Relief Eligibility - Rape and Sexual Offenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 132 |
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HB0289 | Evidence - Testimony by Spouse - Violation of Protective Order | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0299 | Public-Private Partnership Projects - Real Property Acquisition - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0304 /CH0160 | Consumer Protection - Unfair, Abusive, or Deceptive Trade Practices - Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 160 |
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HB0333 (SB0345) | Homeowner's Insurance - Weather-Related Claims and Notice of Cancellation or Nonrenewal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0390 (SB0548) | Transportation - I-270 Commuter Bus Route Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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HB0398 | Energy Efficiency - Net-Zero Homes - Contract Preferences | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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HB0406 (SB0627) | Crimes - Unattended Dogs in Extreme Weather Conditions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0425 /CH0204 (SB0406/CH0205) | Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Evidence Kits - Privacy, Reimbursement, and Notification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 204 |
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HB0427 | Action for Change of Name - Waiver of Publication Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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HB0445 | Animal Welfare - Declawing Cats - Prohibited Acts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0460 | Department of Human Services - Child Abuse Prevention - Online Course | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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HB0464 (SB0990) | Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0469 (SB0446/CH0554) | Institutions of Postsecondary Education - Disorderly School Closures | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0470 (SB0445) | For-Profit Institutions of Higher Education and Private Career Schools - Instructional Spending - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0488 (SB0554) | Crimes – Mitigation – Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0495 | Criminal Procedure - Out of Court Statement of Child Victim - Neglect of a Minor | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0501 (SB0365) | Criminal Law - Child Pornography and Exhibition and Display of Obscene Items to Minors | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0507 | Income Tax - Pass-Through Entity - Additional Tax | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0516 (SB0542) | Public School Students - Daily Physical Activity (Student Health and Fitness Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0524 | Correctional Services - Pregnant Incarcerated Individuals - Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0557 /CH0252 (SB0607/CH0253) | Motor Scooter and Electric Low Speed Scooter Sharing Companies – Nonvisual Access | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 252 |
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HB0561 (SB0315) | Electric Industry - Community Choice Energy - Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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HB0586 (SB1008) | Public Safety - Criminal History Records Check - Fire Departments, Rescue Squads, and Ambulance Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0590 (SB0230) | Criminal Law – Sexual Crimes – Repeal of Spousal Defense (Love Is No Defense to Sexual Crimes) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0604 /CH0272 (SB0326/CH0273) | State Libraries - Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and State Library Board - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 272 |
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HB0608 (SB0682) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Requirement to Operate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0621 /CH0632 | County Tax Fairness Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 632 |
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HB0624 (SB0593) | Juvenile Law - Child Interrogation Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0629 | Maryland College Investment Plan - State Contribution Incentives | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0632 (SB1054) | Vehicle Laws - Registration - Renewal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB0636 (SB0646) | Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0641 (SB0660) | Collective Bargaining – Chancellor of the University System of Maryland – Negotiations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0643 (SB0701) | End-of-Life Option Act (Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations and Judiciary |
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HB0671 /CH0616 (SB0507/CH0617) | Health Savings Accounts – Establishment and Application of Trust Law | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 616 |
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HB0677 (SB0850) | Correctional Services - Immigration Detention - Prohibition (Dignity Not Detention Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0679 (SB0717) | Earned Income Tax Credit - Individuals Without Qualifying Children - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0680 (SB0719) | Earned Income Tax Credit - Individuals Without Qualifying Children - Calculation and Refundability | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0703 | Maryland Commission on Civil Rights - Employment Discrimination - Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0706 | Commission on LGBTQ Affairs - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0720 (SB0704) | Criminal Law - Drug Paraphernalia for Administration - Decriminalization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0740 (SB0999) | Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing - Direct Release | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0742 (SB1002) | Corrections - Restrictive Housing - Serious Mental Illness - Assessments (Restrictive Housing Reform Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0746 | Mobile Laundry for the Homeless Pilot Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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HB0748 /CH0310 | Transportation - Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 310 |
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HB0764 | Criminal Law - Law Enforcement Officers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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HB0766 (SB0700/CH0642) | Property Tax Credit - Disabled Military Personnel and Surviving Spouses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0772 (SB0478) | Maryland Green Purchasing Committee – Food and Beverage Procurement – Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0801 (SB0684) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Facilities and Services (Gender-Responsive Prerelease Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
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HB0818 | Redistricting and Apportionment - Population Count - Citizenship Status | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0820 | Child Abuse and Neglect - Training of Health Care Professionals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0824 | Beverage Container Deposit Program - Establishment and Advisory Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB0828 (SB0683) | Corrections - Women's Prerelease Unit - Requirements (Women's Prerelease Equity Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0839 (SB0539) | Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0858 /CH0347 (SB0249/CH0348) | Courts - Documentary Evidence - Protective Order | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 347 |
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HB0868 | State and Public School Holidays - Designation and Observance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled (Health and Government Operations) and Hearing canceled (Ways and Means) |
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HB0872 /CH0353 (SB0467/CH0354) | State Advisory Board for Juvenile Services - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 353 |
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HB0881 (SB0033) | Election Law - Voting by Absentee Ballot - Prepaid Postage for Return of Ballots | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0895 | Indigenous Peoples' Day - Rule of Interpretation and Replacement of Columbus Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0896 | Environment - Statewide Green Business Certification Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0910 (SB0958) | Criminal Law - Untraceable Firearms | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0912 (SB0638) | Maryland Child Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0917 /CH0367 (SB0606/CH0368) | Criminal Law - Hate Crimes - Basis (2nd Lieutenant Richard Collins, III's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 367 |
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HB0960 (SB0635) | Criminal Law - False Statements - Emergency or Commission of Crime | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0973 (SB0815) | Vehicle Laws - Violations Involving Pedestrians or Bicyclists - Penalties (Pedestrian Safety Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0974 | Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Definition and Statute of Limitations (Hidden Predator Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed (127-0) |
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HB0979 | Correctional Services – Inmate Cost–of–Living Report – Maryland Correctional Enterprises Diversity Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0982 (SB0740) | Public Utilities - Low-Income and Middle-Income Housing - Energy Performance Targets | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0985 (SB0797) | Compensation to Individual Erroneously Convicted, Sentenced, and Confined or Whose Conviction or Adjudication Is Reversed (The Walter Lomax Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
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HB0987 | Environment - Recycling - Hotels | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) |
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HB1028 | Public and Nonpublic Schools - Electric Retractable Room Partitions - Model Safety Guidelines and Local Law | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1069 /CH0419 | Juvenile Causes - Court Records | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 419 |
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HB1077 /CH0421 (SB1056) | Real Property - Deletion of Unlawful Ownership Restrictions - Exemption From Fees and Surcharges | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 421 |
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HB1079 | Sickle Cell Trait Screening, Treatment, Education, and Public Awareness (Journey's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1082 | Higher Education – Denial of Transfer Credit – Notice and Report (Transfer With Success Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1090 (SB1066) | Law Enforcement – Complaints and Investigations and Use of Force (Anton’s Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1097 (SB0641) | Maryland Wage and Hour Law and Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law – Revisions (Maryland Wage Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1098 | Use of Public Funds – Playground and Athletic Field Surfaces – Authorizations, Preferences, and Prohibitions (Safe and Healthy Fields Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1135 (SB0828) | State Department of Education - Summer Food Service Program - Regulatory Waivers (Summer Meals Waiver Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1164 | Criminal Law - Domestic Terrorism | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1173 (SB0760/CH0581) | Public Schools - Student Meal Programs and Meal Charge Policies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1175 | Higher Education - Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1201 | State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1204 (SB0993) | County Boards and Public and Nonpublic Prekindergarten Programs and Schools – Discrimination – Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB1205 /CH0447 | Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 447 |
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HB1231 (SB0949) | Family Law – Authorization for a Minor to Marry | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB1233 | State Vehicle Fleet - Conversion to Zero-Emission Electric Vehicles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1236 | Transit - Maryland Area Regional Commuter Train - Expansion of Service | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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HB1249 | I-495 and I-270 Public-Private Partnership - Partnership Agreement - Requirements (Maryland State Department of Transportation Promises Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed (97-36) |
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HB1298 (SB0791) | County Boards of Education - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Policies and Reports | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1312 (SB0841) | Water Pollution Control - Discharge Permits - Industrial Poultry Operations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB1314 (SB0757) | Election Law - Voting Systems - Accessibility for Voters With Disabilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1315 (SB0860) | Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Review - Motion to Vacate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1340 | Commission on History, Culture, and Civics in Education | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1342 | Family Law – Removal of Child From Home – Meetings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1367 | Transportation - Western Maryland MARC Rail Extension - Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1377 (SB0513) | Criminal Procedure - Conditions of Pretrial Release - Home Detention Monitoring | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1404 | Public Ethics – Financial Disclosure – Requirements (Conflicts of Interest Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1444 /CH0473 (SB0531/CH0474) | Discrimination - Definition of Race - Hair Texture and Hairstyles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 473 |
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HB1445 | Controlled Dangerous Substance Testing - Correctional Services and Medical Laboratories | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1475 (SB0992) | School Buildings - Drinking Water Outlets - Elevated Level of Lead (Safe School Drinking Water Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB1491 | Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1512 | Historic African American Cemeteries Preservation Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1515 (SB0904) | Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program for Service Members and Veterans - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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HB1520 (SB0737) | Sustainable Maryland Program Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1524 (SB0858) | Procurement and Correctional Facilities - Employment Opportunities for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1532 | Human Services – Food Supplement Program – Eligibility (Protect Against Hunger Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1543 (SB0912) | Environment – Climate Crisis and Education Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB1546 | Education - Reportable Offenses - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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HB1612 (SB0901) | State and Local Government - Participation in Federal Immigration Enforcement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HJ0006 | Participation by Maryland Residents in the 2020 Census | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HJ0007 (SJ0001/JR0001) | 2026 FIFA World Cup - Protection of Human Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0206 /CH0108 (SB0207/CH0109) | Unaccompanied Minors in Need of Shelter and Supportive Services | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 108 |
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Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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Montgomery County Homeless Youth Drop-In Center | Introduced | Montgomery | $217,500 | $217,500 | $217,500 | ||||
Opening New Doors Foundation, Inc. | Introduced in House |
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Montgomery | $100,000 | $0 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2018. Member of the House since January 9, 2019.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Judiciary Committee
- 2019 Juvenile Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee
- 2019 Publilc Safety Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee
- 2019 Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus, Associate Member
- 2019 Women Legislators of Maryland (Secretary 2020)
- Public Service
- Montgomery County Board of Social Services, 2016-2018; NARAL Pro-ChoiceMaryland, Board of Directors, 2016-2018; Board of Directors, YWCA, 2011-2013; National Volunteer Partner, Girl Scouts of the USA.
- Memberships
- Local no. 500, Service Employees International Union (SEIU 500).
- Biographical Information
- Born November 28, 1963; University of California, San Diego, B.A., Comparative Politics and Spanish Literature; George Washington University, M.P.A., Management; News Desk Producer, Eurovision Americas, Inc., 2006-2010; Producer-News Gathering, BBC News, 2009-2010; Press Secretary, U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, 2010-2011; Adjunct Professor (Advanced Writing), George Washington University, 2013; Communications Director, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, 2011-2013; Director of Communications, National Immigration Forum, 2013-2014; Director of Communications, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, 2014-2015; Communications and Publications Director, U.S.-China Business Council 2015-2017; Chief Communications Officer, Run for Something 2017-present.
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