Judges - Mandatory Retirement Age

Summary

The bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would increase the mandatory retirement age for most Maryland judges from 70 to 73 years, while establishing a specific retirement age for judges of the Orphans' Court with limited exceptions. It also outlines the process for the amendment’s voter approval and clarifies appointment and tenure rules for various courts. The measure failed to pass and last was heard in the Senate.

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Hearings

• Judicial Proceedings — Bill Hearing
  Judicial Proceedings · Apr 3, 2026
• Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
  Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee · Apr 3, 2026
• Judiciary — Bill Hearing
  Judiciary · Feb 18, 2026

History

1. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Mar 23, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
3. Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
5. Mar 20, 2026Floor Amendment {
6. Mar 19, 2026Motion Special Order until 03/20 (Delegate Buckel) Adopted
7. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
8. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
9. Feb 2, 2026Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
10. Jan 30, 2026First Reading Judiciary

Sponsors

• Cardin · sponsor
• Conaway
• Simmons
• Woods

Bill text

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