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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artists' Creative Expression (PACE Act)

Providing that the creative expression of a criminal defendant or juvenile respondent is not admissible against the defendant or respondent unless the court makes certain findings, subject to a certain exception; and providing that the Act does not preclude the admission of creative expression in juvenile cases for the purposes of evaluating, recommending, or ordering referral to mental health services or diversion programs.

https://legiscan.com/MD/bill/HB687/2026
Charles Sydnor State Senator Nick Charles State Senator Cosponsor Chris West State Senator Cosponsor Johnny Mautz State Senator Cosponsor Christopher Bouchat Delegate Elizabeth Embry Delegate Cosponsor Kris Fair Delegate Cosponsor Robbyn Lewis Delegate Cosponsor Jeff Long Delegate Cosponsor Kent Roberson Delegate Cosponsor Gary Simmons Delegate Cosponsor Sean Stinnett Delegate Cosponsor Deni Taveras Delegate Cosponsor Kym Taylor Delegate Cosponsor Nicole Williams Delegate Cosponsor
Evidence Art, Music, and Cultural Affairs Criminal Law - Procedures Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Mental and Behavioral Health defendants
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