MD HB1490

Raises the mandatory retirement age for Maryland judges from 70 to 75 years old through an amendment to the Maryland Constitution

Applies to judges of circuit courts, appellate courts, the Supreme Court of Maryland, and District Court judges

Requires three-fifths approval from both houses of the General Assembly to place the amendment on the ballot

Amendment would be submitted to Maryland voters at the November 2026 general election for adoption or rejection

Updates gender-neutral language throughout affected constitutional provisions (replacing "he/his" with "the judge/the judge's")