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MD HB821

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Applies to judges across all Maryland courts including the Supreme Court, intermediate appellate courts, circuit courts, District Court, and orphans' courts

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

  • Submits the proposed constitutional amendment to Maryland voters at the November 2026 general election for adoption or rejection

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings3/5/2026
Judiciary2/4/2026

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