Judiciary Department - Judicial Removal - Disqualification From Future Judicial Office
Referred Judicial Proceedings (Senate)
Summary
The amendment adds language that any justice or judge who is removed or forced to retire after a recommendation from the Commission on Judicial Disabilities cannot hold another judicial position. It applies to all levels of Maryland courts and will be placed on the November 2026 ballot for voter approval.
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- Judiciary — Bill HearingJudiciary · Feb 18, 2026
History
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Judiciary
- Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary
Sponsors
- Chair, Judiciary Committee · sponsor
- Maryland Judicial Conference
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