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MarylandHB 03012026 Regular SessionHouse

Maryland Military Department – Supervision of State Active Duty Personnel

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsArmed Forces and Uniformed ServicesEmergency BillsFederal GovernmentGovernorHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Managers and SupervisorsMilitary DepartmentSafety -see also- Occupational Safety

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Clear command for Maryland military on duty

The law covers all units of the Maryland Military Department, including the National Guard and the Maryland Defense Force. When members are on State active duty, they report to the Adjutant General or a designated Guard officer, even if that leader is in federal status. The Governor can order State active duty during crises, martial law, to enforce the laws, or for militia functions. While enforcing the laws, members on State active duty have the same authority as police, statewide, for the length of their duty. During State active duty, ranking officers must work with local police or, if the Governor orders and the situation requires, may direct them and assume their powers. Beginning July 1, 2026, these supervision and command rules apply.

Emergency act takes effect on approval

The Act is an emergency law and takes effect upon enactment after a three‑fifths vote in each House. The Governor approved it on April 14, 2026. However, most supervision and command rules begin on July 1, 2026.

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: 172 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/4/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 128 • No: 0 • Other: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 96

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/7/2026Senate

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

    4/6/2026Senate

  6. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/5/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (128-0)

    3/4/2026House

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/3/2026House

  9. Favorable with Amendments {803020/1 Adopted

    3/3/2026House

  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/2/2026House

  11. Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/21/2026House

  12. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    1/14/2026House

  13. Pre-filed

    9/17/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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