Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB1641 — Civil Actions - District Court - Enforcement of Money Judgments

Last action — First Reading (House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    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 February 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Repealing a provision prohibiting the District Court, in aid of enforcement or execution of a money judgment for a small claim, from ordering the appearance of an individual for an examination or ordering an individual to answer interrogatories.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1641 do?
Repealing a provision prohibiting the District Court, in aid of enforcement or execution of a money judgment for a small claim, from ordering the appearance of an individual for an examination or ordering an individual to answer interrogatories.
Who sponsors HB1641?
HB1641 is sponsored by Delegate Heather Bagnall (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1641?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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