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MD SB541
MD SB541Judiciary Department - Judicial Removal - Disqualification From Future Judicial Office
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing that a justice or judge removed or retired from office upon a recommendation of the Commission on Judicial Disabilities is not eligible for future judicial office.
AI Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to the Maryland Constitution that would prevent any justice or judge who is removed from office or retired due to misconduct or disability, as determined by the Commission on Judicial Disabilities and the Supreme Court of Maryland, from ever holding a judicial office in the future. The Commission on Judicial Disabilities is an entity responsible for investigating complaints against judges and recommending disciplinary actions, including removal or retirement, to the Supreme Court of Maryland, which then makes the final decision after a hearing. This change aims to ensure that individuals who have demonstrated unsuitability for judicial service are permanently barred from returning to the bench.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judicial Proceedings (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 2/18/2026 ) (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0541?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0541f.pdf |
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