Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

HB0361 — Queen Anne’s County – Circuit Court Judgeships

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Increasing to two the number of resident judges of the Circuit Court for Queen Anne's County.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0361 do?
Increasing to two the number of resident judges of the Circuit Court for Queen Anne's County.
Who sponsors HB0361?
HB0361 is sponsored by Delegate Steven J. Arentz (Republican), Delegate Jefferson L. Ghrist (Republican), and Delegate Jay A. Jacobs (Republican).
What is the current status of HB0361?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB0361?
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