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HB 403·MD·house

Public Information Act - Divorce Records

FailedFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Simpson
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Referred Judicial Proceedings (Senate)

Mar 12, 2026

Summary

The bill requires custodians of public records to deny inspection of most divorce‑related documents—such as filings, financial records, settlement agreements, and custody orders—unless the requester is a person directly involved, their attorney, or has a court order. It seeks to protect privacy in divorce cases while still permitting access for interested parties.

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History

  1. Referred Judicial Proceedings
  2. Third Reading Passed
  3. Second Reading Passed
  4. Favorable Adopted
  5. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
  6. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
  7. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

Sponsors

  • Simpson · sponsor
  • Fair

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