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MD HB821
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Amends the Maryland Constitution to permanently bar any justice or judge removed or retired by the Commission on Judicial Disabilities from holding future judicial office
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Applies to judges across all Maryland courts including the Supreme Court, intermediate appellate courts, circuit courts, District Court, and orphans' courts
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Requires three-fifths approval from both houses of the General Assembly to place the amendment on the ballot
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Submits the proposed constitutional amendment to Maryland voters at the November 2026 general election for adoption or rejection
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Requested by the Maryland Judicial Conference and introduced February 4, 2026
Legislative Description
Judiciary Department - Judicial Removal - Disqualification From Future Judicial Office
Committees and Commissions
Last Action
Referred Judicial Proceedings
3/5/2026