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MD HB428
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
- Former judges who lost their most recent judicial election may now be recalled for temporary court assignment if they previously won election to judicial office at any point in their career
- The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland retains authority to assign former judges to sit temporarily in any court, subject to approval by the circuit's administrative judge
- Former judges must have served at least 2 years as a judge (1 year in Talbot County), be approved by a majority of Supreme Court justices, and consent to the assignment
- Judges remain ineligible for recall if they were removed, involuntarily retired, retired due to disability, censured, rejected by the Senate, or currently practice law
- Effective date: October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Courts - Former Judge - Temporary Assignment
Elections
Last Action
Referred Judicial Proceedings
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judicial Proceedings3/13/2026
Judiciary1/22/2026
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