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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Crossed Over
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increasing from five to six the number of associate judges in the District Court in District 11 by increasing from two to three the number of associate judges appointed from Washington County.
AI Summary
This bill increases the number of judges in Maryland's court system to better serve the growing needs of the state. Specifically, it adds one resident judge to the Circuit Court in St. Mary's County, bringing the total to four, and adds one associate judge to the District Court in District 11, increasing the total to six. This additional District Court judge will be appointed from Washington County, making it three judges appointed from Washington County and three from Frederick County within District 11. These changes are intended to improve judicial capacity and efficiency.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (House)
Last Action
Passed Enrolled (on 04/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0493?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0493e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 663321/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0003/hb0493_66332101.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0493_jpr.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0493_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0493t.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0493f.pdf |
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