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MarylandHB 04972026 Regular SessionHouse

Family Law - Temporary and Final Protective Orders - Duration

Sponsored By: Karen Simpson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Family LawAbuse -see also- Child Abuse; Dom. Viol.; Elder Abuse; etcAttorneys' FeesCourt CostsDamagesFood -see also- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood; Milk; etc.HearingsMedical TreatmentsProperty DamageProtection and Peace OrdersTimeTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc

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Final orders drop pet and money relief

Beginning October 1, 2026, final protective orders no longer include some relief that was listed before. Courts cannot award temporary possession of a pet in a final order. Courts also cannot order the respondent to pay listed costs, like medical care, property repair, shelter or moving, travel, filing fees, court costs, or attorney’s fees. This reduces money relief available in final protective orders.

Longer temporary protection and later hearings

Beginning October 1, 2026, a temporary protective order lasts up to 14 days after it is issued. A judge can extend it as needed, up to 6 months, to complete service or for other good cause. If the court is closed when the order would expire, it stays in place until the second day the court is open, when the final hearing must be held. The temporary order must list the date and time of the final hearing. The final protective order hearing must happen within 14 days after the temporary order is issued, which can mean a longer wait than before.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Karen Simpson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • David Moon

    Democratic • House

  • Gabriel M. Moreno

    Democratic • House

  • Gary Simmons

    Democratic • House

  • Sean A. Stinnett

    Democratic • House

  • Kym Taylor

    Democratic • House

  • Jamila J. Woods

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 240 • No: 68

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 101 • No: 31 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 98 • No: 37 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 791

    5/26/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/10/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (101-31)

    4/10/2026House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/10/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Ready) Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate

  7. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments {473328/1 Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate

  9. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/9/2026Senate

  10. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/23/2026Senate

  11. Third Reading Passed (98-37)

    3/23/2026House

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/21/2026House

  13. Favorable with Amendments {833026/1 Adopted

    3/21/2026House

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary

    3/21/2026House

  15. Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/29/2026House

  16. First Reading Judiciary

    1/27/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/10/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/21/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/27/2026

    PDF

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