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MD SB542
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judicial Proceedings
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 1–302(c) of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article to create an exception to the bar on recalling former judges whose most recent judicial service ended due to defeat in a judicial election
- Allows a former judge who lost their most recent judicial election to still be recalled for temporary assignment if the judge had previously won election to judicial office at some point in their career
- Retains all other existing disqualifications for recall, including removal or involuntary retirement, voluntary disability retirement, Senate rejection of confirmation, censure by the Supreme Court of Maryland, or current engagement in the practice of law
- Introduced by the Chair of the Judicial Proceedings Committee at the request of the Maryland Judicial Conference
- Takes effect October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Courts - Former Judge - Temporary Assignment
Elections
Last Action
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Judicial Proceedings2/4/2026
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