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MarylandHB 02692026 Regular SessionHouse

Maryland Public Ethics Law - Financial Disclosure Statements - State Officials of and Candidates to be a State Official of the Judicial Branch

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Signed by Governor

EthicsCommittees and CommissionsCourts -see also- AppCt; Circuit; District; Orphans'; etc.DisclosurePublic InformationPublic Officials -see also- Atty Gen; Compt; Coun Admin; etcRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

All changes start July 1, 2026

The law takes effect on July 1, 2026. Agencies start the new disclosure duties on that date.

Online viewing for executive and legislative filings

Starting July 1, 2026, you can view online, for free, financial disclosure statements filed on or after January 1, 2019. This covers state officials and candidates in the Executive and Legislative branches, and Executive branch department secretaries. The site does not show a filer’s home address or certain payment details the law shields.

Courts run judicial financial disclosures

Starting July 1, 2026, the courts run the financial disclosure system for judges and judicial candidates. The Commission on Judicial Disabilities, the Judicial Ethics Committee, or another court‑chosen body advises on these filings. The Administrative Office of the Courts, or a designee, runs related procedures. The Supreme Court also sets rules that require covered judicial officials to file periodic public financial statements.

Public access shifts for judicial filings

Starting July 1, 2026, the court’s office (or its designee) keeps judicial disclosure records. The public can examine and copy these statements during normal office hours. The Supreme Court or its designee no longer sends copies to the State Ethics Commission within 30 days.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 179 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/11/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 136 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 102

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/2/2026Senate

  6. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/12/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (136-0)

    3/11/2026House

  8. Second Reading Passed

    3/10/2026House

  9. Favorable Adopted

    3/10/2026House

  10. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/9/2026House

  11. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/6/2026House

  12. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    1/14/2026House

  13. Pre-filed

    9/16/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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