MD SB144

Records relating to administrative or criminal investigations of misconduct by elected officials or persons appointed to fill elected offices are excluded from the definition of "personnel records" under the Public Information Act, making them subject to public inspection

State Ethics Commission complaint records become available for public inspection once the complaint or investigation has been closed, in addition to existing exceptions for matters referred for prosecution or where a violation is found

Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics records involving General Assembly members become publicly accessible once the complaint or investigation is closed, expanding beyond current access provisions requiring member consent or three-fourths committee vote

Effective date: October 1, 2026