# Maryland HS 0002: Resolution to Expel Delegate Christopher Eric Bouchat From the House of Delegates of Maryland

Maryland HS 0002, Resolution to Expel Delegate Christopher Eric Bouchat From the House of Delegates of Maryland, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Lauren Arikan (Republican); status failed, last action 2026-04-03 (Referred Rules and Executive Nominations) (as of 2026-10-12).

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- As of: 2026-10-12
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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HS 0002
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Resolution to Expel Delegate Christopher Eric Bouchat From the House of Delegates of Maryland
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-03-18
- Last action: 2026-04-03, Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
- Sponsor: Lauren Arikan (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Subjects: State Government - General Assembly, Carroll County, Frederick County, General Assembly -see also- AELR Cmte; LegislativePolCmte, Governor, Legislators, Public Officials -see also- Atty Gen; Compt; Coun Admin; etc, Rules and Regulations, Salaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. Rates, Termination of Employment, Work, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (102 yes, 14 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Lauren Arikan (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Brian Chisholm (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Mark N. Fisher (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Robin L. Grammer (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Matthew Morgan (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: April Rose (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Kathy Szeliga (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Chris Tomlinson (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-03 | House | Motion Rules Suspend for Late Introduction (Delegate Arikan) Adopted | pass | 102 | 14 | 13 |

## Actions (3)

- 2026-04-03: Referred Rules and Executive Nominations (House)
- 2026-04-03: Motion Rules Suspend for Late Introduction (Delegate Arikan) Adopted (102-14) (House)
- 2026-03-18: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations (House)

## Bill text

- First Reading, 2026-04-03: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hs/hs0002f.pdf)

## Related bills

- SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization (became law)
- SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment (became law)
- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
- SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law)
- SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits (became law)
- HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)

## Sources
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hs/hs0002f.pdf)

## Related
- [SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - A…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0496-2026RS)
- [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS)
- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
- [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HS0002-2026RS (as of 2026-10-12).