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Legislation would end immunity for abuse while in office
Senate Judicial Proceedings Chairman Brian E. Frosh has filed legislation that would allow for state and local lawmakers to be prosecuted in state courts if they are charged with seeking or taking bribes related to their official duties.
Four Republicans and 10 Democrats have joined Frosh (D-Dist. 16) of Bethesda in sponsoring a bill that would amend the Maryland Constitution to state that legislative privilege or immunity from civil and criminal liability does not apply to “prosecution for demanding or receiving a bribe, fee, reward, or testimonial” to influence their action or inaction in office.
As a constitutional amendment, it would need approval by three-fifths of the House of Delegates and three-fifths of the Senate to move to the ballot in November, where a majority of votes is needed for it to become law.
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