HB0475 is sponsored by Delegate Hinebaugh, Delegate Mangione, Delegate Jesse T. Pippy (Republican), Delegate Christopher T. Adams (Republican), Delegate H. Kevin Anderson (Republican), Delegate Steven J. Arentz (Republican), Delegate Terry L. Baker (Republican), Delegate Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Delegate Christopher Eric Bouchat (Republican), Delegate Jason C. Buckel (Republican), Delegate Barrie S. Ciliberti (Republican), Delegate Jefferson L. Ghrist (Republican), Delegate Mike Griffith (Republican), Delegate Wayne A. Hartman (Republican), Delegate Kevin B. Hornberger (Republican), Delegate Seth A. Howard (Republican), Delegate Thomas S. Hutchinson (Republican), Delegate Jay A. Jacobs (Republican), Delegate Nicholaus R. Kipke (Republican), Long, R., Delegate Susan K. McComas (Republican), Delegate Ric Metzgar (Republican), Delegate April Miller (Republican), Morgan, T., Delegate LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Delegate Teresa E. Reilly (Republican), Delegate April Rose (Republican), Delegate Chris Tomlinson (Republican), Delegate William Valentine (Republican), and Delegate William J. Wivell (Republican).

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Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 26 R cosponsors

HB0475 — Department of Juvenile Services - Employees - Prohibited Convictions (Juvenile Offender Protection Act)

Last action February 12, 2026 — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Prohibiting the Department of Juvenile Services from hiring or retaining an individual convicted of certain crimes.

Bill Text

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Action History

February 12, 2026
Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)
January 23, 2026
First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 29 co-sponsors · 158 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Delegate Jesse T. Pippy Republican

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0475 do?: Prohibiting the Department of Juvenile Services from hiring or retaining an individual convicted of certain crimes.
Who sponsors HB0475?: HB0475 is sponsored by Delegate Hinebaugh, Delegate Mangione, Delegate Jesse T. Pippy (Republican), Delegate Christopher T. Adams (Republican), Delegate H. Kevin Anderson (Republican), Delegate Steven J. Arentz (Republican), Delegate Terry L. Baker (Republican), Delegate Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Delegate Christopher Eric Bouchat (Republican), Delegate Jason C. Buckel (Republican), Delegate Barrie S. Ciliberti (Republican), Delegate Jefferson L. Ghrist (Republican), Delegate Mike Griffith (Republican), Delegate Wayne A. Hartman (Republican), Delegate Kevin B. Hornberger (Republican), Delegate Seth A. Howard (Republican), Delegate Thomas S. Hutchinson (Republican), Delegate Jay A. Jacobs (Republican), Delegate Nicholaus R. Kipke (Republican), Long, R., Delegate Susan K. McComas (Republican), Delegate Ric Metzgar (Republican), Delegate April Miller (Republican), Morgan, T., Delegate LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Delegate Teresa E. Reilly (Republican), Delegate April Rose (Republican), Delegate Chris Tomlinson (Republican), Delegate William Valentine (Republican), and Delegate William J. Wivell (Republican).
What is the current status of HB0475?: This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB0475
Jurisdiction: Maryland
Session: 2026 Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 23, 2026
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Delegate Jesse T. Pippy

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