Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 31 D cosponsors

SB0962 — January 6th Insurrectionists - Prohibition on Service in Certain Government Roles

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 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Prohibiting individuals convicted of certain crimes in relation to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, from serving on a board, committee, commission, task force, or workgroup created by state law, in the executive service of state government, or in a special appointment in state government; and requiring an appointing authority to take certain actions to remove or terminate the employment of an individual serving in a role in violation of the Act.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 33 co-sponsors · 154 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (33)

Not signed on (154)

154 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0962 do?
Prohibiting individuals convicted of certain crimes in relation to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, from serving on a board, committee, commission, task force, or workgroup created by state law, in the executive service of state government, or in a special appointment in state government; and requiring an appointing authority to take certain actions to remove or terminate the employment of an individual serving in a role in violation of the Act.
Who sponsors SB0962?
SB0962 is sponsored by Senator Jackson, Senator Smith, Senator Sydnor, Senator Cheryl C. Kagan (Democrat), Senator Bill Ferguson (Democrat), Senator Dalya Attar (Democrat), Senator Malcolm Augustine (Democrat), Senator Pamela Beidle (Democrat), Senator Joanne C. Benson (Democrat), Senator Benjamin Brooks (Democrat), Senator Nick Charles (Democrat), Senator Arthur Ellis (Democrat), Senator Brian J. Feldman (Democrat), Senator Dawn Gile (Democrat), Senator Guy Guzzone (Democrat), Senator Kevin M. Harris (Democrat), Senator Antonio Hayes (Democrat), Senator Shaneka Henson (Democrat), Senator Katie Fry Hester (Democrat), Senator Shelly Hettleman (Democrat), Senator Mary-Dulany James (Democrat), Senator Nancy J. King (Democrat), Senator Benjamin F. Kramer (Democrat), Senator Clarence K. Lam (Democrat), Senator Sara Love (Democrat), Senator Cory V. McCray (Democrat), Senator C. Anthony Muse (Democrat), Senator Jim Rosapepe (Democrat), Senator Jeff Waldstreicher (Democrat), Senator Alonzo T. Washington (Democrat), Senator Mary Washington (Democrat), Senator Ron Watson (Democrat), Senator Karen Lewis Young (Democrat), and Senator Craig J. Zucker (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB0962?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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