Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB0541 — Judiciary Department - Judicial Removal - Disqualification From Future Judicial Office

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Providing that a justice or judge removed or retired from office upon a recommendation of the Commission on Judicial Disabilities is not eligible for future judicial office.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Judicial Proceedings Committee Chair · Primary
  • Maryland Judicial Conference · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Maryland Judicial Conference

Not signed on (186)

186 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0541 do?
Providing that a justice or judge removed or retired from office upon a recommendation of the Commission on Judicial Disabilities is not eligible for future judicial office.
Who sponsors SB0541?
SB0541 is sponsored by Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee and Maryland Judicial Conference.
What is the current status of SB0541?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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