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SB 322·MD·senate

Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification

EnactedFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Sydnor (D)
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Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 875

May 31, 2026

Summary

The bill revises Maryland’s rules for who may serve on a jury. It bars people who cannot understand or speak English, have a documented disability that prevents satisfactory service, are currently serving or on parole for a felony punishable by more than one year, have committed perjury‑related crimes, or have pending serious charges. It also permits a person who has been pardoned to serve despite a prior disqualifying conviction.

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