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Gary Simmons
MD House District 12B
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Criminal Justice & Policing 45Government Operations & Budget 33Social Services & Welfare 17Civil Rights & Liberties 15Education 15Healthcare 15Economy & Taxes 13Housing 11Labor & Employment 11Transportation & Infrastructure 10Environment & Energy 5Gun Policy 5Other 5Veterans Affairs 5Technology & Privacy 4Banking & Finance 3Elections & Voting 3Immigration 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Agriculture 1Defense & Military 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD House District 12B current
Maryland |
Democratic | Jan 11, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,462 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 634 — Police Training - Autism and Dementia (LEAD Act of 2026) | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1247 — Prince George's County - Tax Increment Financing - Extraordinary Development District - Alterations PG 425-26 | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1470 — Medical Assistance Programs - Drug Dispensing - Cost-of-Dispensing Survey | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1113 — Vehicle Laws - Bus Obstruction Monitoring Systems and Bus Stop Zones | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1320 — Criminal Procedure - Victim Notification - Request at the Time of Charging | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1345 — Maryland Trust Act - In Terrorem Clause - Void | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1047 — State Board of Physicians - Delegation of Duties - Alterations | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1348 — Human Trafficking - Reports to Regional Navigators and Prosecutions - Authorization | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1294 — Criminal Law - Child Sexual Abuse Material - Artificial Intelligence Software | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1467 — Criminal Law - Fourth Degree Sexual Offense - Out-of-State Convictions | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 288 — State Superintendent of Schools - Prolonged State of Emergency - Authority to Declare | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 993 — Real Property - Short-Term Rentals | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1071 — Environment - Stormwater Management for Agritourism | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 668 — St. Mary's County - Prohibition on Standing in Inherently Dangerous Highway | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 251 — Vehicle Laws - Transfer of Used Vehicles - Repeal of Notarized Bill of Sale Requirement | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 65 — Estates and Trusts - Fiduciaries - Attorney-Client Privilege | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 852 — Higher Education - Scholarships for Correctional Officers | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 293 — Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center - External Data Sharing With Third-Party Data Centers for Multistate Reporting - Authorization | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1310 — Public High Schools - Student Transcripts - Traumatic Loss Notation | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1554 — Sales and Use Tax - Electricity for Agriculture Purposes - Study and Report | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 956 — Condominiums - Buildings More Than 40 Years Old - Study | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1563 — Emergency Room Services and Post-Acute Care - Coverage and Facility Studies | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1116 — Howard County - Illegal Dumping - Surveillance System Pilot Program Ho. Co. 6-26 | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 610 — St. Mary's County - Gaming by Qualified Organization - Permit Required | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 769 — State Board of Social Work Examiners - Provisional License to Practice Social Work - Established | Not voting | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (122 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1371
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Maryland-Africa and the Caribbean Investment and Development Program - Establishment
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HB 1283
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Maryland Transportation Authority - Video Tolls - Collection
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HB 548
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Land Use - Permitting - Development Rights (Maryland Housing Certainty Act)
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HJ 8
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Apology and Acknowledgement of the State's Responsibility in Racial Terror Lynchings
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HB 963
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Registers of Wills - Appointment of Personal Representatives
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HB 1005
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Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting (Survivor Reporting Reform Act)
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HB 995
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Health Occupations - Behavioral Health Care Providers - Use of Artificial Intelligence
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HB 921
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Juvenile Law - Confinement and Restrictive Housing - Limitations
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HB 1305
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State Child Welfare System - Reporting
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HB 1290
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Child in Need of Assistance - Proceedings - Child's Right to be Present
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