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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting individuals convicted of certain crimes in relation to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, from serving on a board, committee, commission, task force, or workgroup created by state law, in the executive service of state government, or in a special appointment in state government; and requiring an appointing authority to take certain actions to remove or terminate the employment of an individual serving in a role in violation of the Act.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits individuals convicted of crimes related to the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol from serving on state-created boards, committees, commissions, task forces, or workgroups, or holding positions in the state's executive service or as a special appointment, regardless of any pardon. The bill clarifies that this prohibition does not apply to individuals serving on standing committees or committees established under Title 2 of the State Government Article. Furthermore, it requires any appointing authority to immediately remove or terminate the employment of anyone found to be serving in a prohibited role. This legislation is intended to prevent individuals involved in the Capitol attack from holding certain government positions.
Sponsors (34)
Cheryl Kagan (D)*,
Dalya Attar (D),
Malcolm Augustine (D),
Pamela Beidle (D),
Joanne Benson (D),
Ben Brooks (D),
Nick Charles (D),
Arthur Ellis (D),
Brian Feldman (D),
Bill Ferguson (D),
Dawn Gile (D),
Guy Guzzone (D),
Kevin Harris (D),
Antonio Hayes (D),
Shaneka Henson (D),
Katie Hester (D),
Shelly Hettleman (D),
Carl Jackson (D),
Mary-Dulany James (D),
Nancy King (D),
Ben Kramer (D),
Clarence Lam (D),
Sara Love (D),
Cory McCray (D),
Anthony Muse (D),
Jim Rosapepe (D),
Will Smith (D),
Charles Sydnor (D),
Jeff Waldstreicher (D),
Alonzo Washington (D),
Mary Washington (D),
Ron Watson (D),
Karen Young (D),
Craig Zucker (D),
Last Action
First Reading Senate Rules (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0962?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0962f.pdf |
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