Senate Bill 449, introduced by State Senators E. J. Pipkin (R-36) and David Brinkley (R-4), would restore the right of self-defense in Maryland and eliminate the requirement that a victim retreat from a violent attacker. This “Castle Doctrine” legislation is vital to protecting law-abiding citizens from being criminally prosecuted for protecting themselves or their family.
State Senator Brian E. Frosh (D-16), Chair (410) 841-3124, (301) 858-3124, 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3124 (toll free) State Senator Lisa A. Gladden (D-41), Vice Chair (410) 841-3697, (301) 858-3697, 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3697 (toll free) State Senator James Brochin (D-42) (410) 841-3648, (301) 858-3648, 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3648 (toll free) State Senator Jennie M. Forehand (D-17) (410) 841-3134, (301) 858-3134, 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3134 (toll free) State Senator Larry E. Haines (R-5) (410) 841-3683, (301) 858-3683, 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3683 (toll free) State Senator Nancy Jacobs (R-34) (410) 841-3158, (301) 858-3158, 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3158 (toll free) State Senator Alexander X. Mooney (R-3) (410) 841-3575, (301) 858-3575, 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3575 (toll free) State Senator C. Anthony Muse (D-26) (410) 841-3092, (301) 858-3092, 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3092 (toll free) State Senator Jamie Raskin (D-20) (410) 841-3634, (301) 858-3634, 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3634 (toll free) State Senator Bryan W. Simonaire (R-31) (410) 841-3658, (301) 858-3658, 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3658 (toll free) State Senator Norman R. Stone, Jr. (D-6) (410) 841-3587, (301) 858-3587, 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3587 (toll free)
SB449 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee on Wednesday, February 20 at 1:00 pm in 2 East, Miller Senate Building, Annapolis.
Please contact the members of the committee and respectfully urge them to support this important self-defense legislation that prevents victims from becoming criminals.Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
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