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This bill proposes to amend the Maryland Constitution to raise the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 75 years old. Currently, judges in various courts, including Circuit Courts, Appellate Courts, and the District Court, must retire when they reach 70 years of age. The proposed constitutional amendment would extend this retirement age by five years, allowing judges to continue serving until they turn 75. This change would apply to judges across different court levels, including the Supreme Court of Maryland and intermediate appellate courts. The bill specifies that judges who are currently serving will be subject to the new age limit, meaning they can continue in their judicial roles until they reach 75 instead of 70. The proposed amendment will be submitted to Maryland voters at the general election in November 2026, where voters will have the opportunity to approve or reject the constitutional change. If approved, this modification would provide judges with additional years of service and potentially help address judicial workforce considerations by retaining experienced jurists for a longer period.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0074?ys=2025RS