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MD HB493

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the number of resident judges for the Circuit Court for St. Mary's County from 3 to 4
  • Increases the total number of associate judges in District Court District 11 from 5 to 6
  • Raises the number of District Court judges appointed from Washington County from 2 to 3, while Frederick County retains 3 appointments
  • Requested by the Maryland Judicial Conference through the Judiciary Committee
  • Effective October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Judgeships - Circuit Court and District Court

District Courts

Last Action

Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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