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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
05/12/2026
05/12/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2026
05/12/2026
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 total number of associate judges in District 11 of the District Court from five to six, specifically by increasing the number of associate judges appointed from Washington County from two to three. The District Court is a state court system in Maryland that handles a variety of cases, and associate judges are judges who serve within this court system. This change aims to adjust judicial resources within District 11, which encompasses multiple counties, to better serve the population of Washington County.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (House)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 474 (on 05/12/2026)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Judicial Branch Operations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Court Administration
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0493?ys=2026RS | 01/24/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_474_hb0493e.pdf | 05/20/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0493e.pdf | 04/14/2026 |
| Favorable with Amendments 663321/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0003/hb0493_66332101.pdf | 04/13/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0493_jpr.pdf | 04/08/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0493_jud.pdf | 04/01/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0493t.pdf | 03/22/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0493f.pdf | 01/27/2026 |
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