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MarylandHB 04932026 Regular SessionHouse

Washington County - Judgeships - District Court

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Signed by Governor

Courts and Court Personnel - StatewideCircuit CourtsDistrict CourtsJudgesSt. Mary's CountyWashington County

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More local District Court judges

Beginning October 1, 2026, District Court District 11 has six associate judges, up from five. Three judges are appointed from Frederick County and three from Washington County. This expands court capacity for residents in both counties.

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: 309 • No: 7

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 126 • No: 7 • Other: 7

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 138 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 474

    5/12/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (126-7)

    4/13/2026House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/13/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  6. Motion Rules Suspend Two Readings Same Day Const/Rule 24 (Senator Smith) Adopted

    4/13/2026Senate

  7. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/13/2026Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments {663321/1 Adopted

    4/13/2026Senate

  9. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/13/2026Senate

  10. Motion Recommit to Committee (Senator Smith) Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate

  11. Favorable

    4/9/2026Senate

  12. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/9/2026Senate

  13. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/23/2026Senate

  14. Third Reading Passed (138-0)

    3/23/2026House

  15. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/21/2026House

  16. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    3/21/2026House

  17. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/29/2026House

  18. First Reading Judiciary

    1/27/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/21/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/27/2026

    PDF

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