Courtroom Security - Minimum Adequate Security Standard

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill creates a baseline security standard for every Maryland courthouse and requires court security officers to meet the qualifications of a special peace officer. It sets minimum numbers of officers that must be present in each courtroom, with requirements that vary by the type of proceeding and are phased in over time. The goal is to improve safety for judges, staff, participants, and the public.

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Hearings

• Judiciary — Bill Hearing
  Judiciary · Feb 18, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 475
2. Apr 10, 2026Returned Passed
3. Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Apr 8, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
6. Apr 8, 2026Favorable Adopted
7. Mar 23, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
8. Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed
9. Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
10. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
11. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
12. Jan 29, 2026Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Chair, Judiciary Committee · sponsor
• Maryland Judicial Conference

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