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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing that a person who has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year and is currently serving the sentence imposed for the conviction, including a term of parole or probation, or has been convicted of a crime involving or relating to perjury, witness intimidation, jury intimidation, or fraud or a related crime is not qualified for jury service.
AI Summary
This bill amends Maryland law to expand the criteria for disqualifying individuals from jury service. Specifically, it clarifies that a person is not qualified to serve on a jury if they have been convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year in prison and are currently serving that sentence, which includes periods of parole or probation. Additionally, individuals convicted of crimes related to perjury, witness intimidation, jury intimidation, or fraud are also disqualified. The bill removes a previous provision that allowed individuals with certain convictions to serve if they had been pardoned.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Kent Roberson (D)*,
Debra Davis (D),
Jeff Long (D),
Cheryl Pasteur (D),
Scott Phillips (D),
Kim Ross (D),
Kym Taylor (D),
Jheanelle Wilkins (D),
Nicole Williams (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Caylin Young (D),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (14:00:00 2/11/2026 ) (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0414?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0414f.pdf |
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