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MarylandSB 01282026 Regular SessionSenate

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 ServicesFederal GovernmentGovernorManagers and SupervisorsMilitary DepartmentSafety -see also- Occupational Safety

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Emergency law effective April 14, 2026

The act is an emergency measure for public safety. Lawmakers passed it with a three-fifths vote in each House. It takes effect on April 14, 2026, the day it was enacted.

One chain of command for state troops

The law puts all Maryland Military Department units under one operational chain of command while on State active duty. It covers the National Guard, the Maryland Defense Force, and other state military operations. The Adjutant General commands, or can name a National Guard officer to command. This applies even if that leader is in a federal status where the Governor is commander in chief. These rules are in effect starting April 14, 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: 176 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 132 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 97

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (132-0)

    4/8/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/3/2026House

  6. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  7. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    2/13/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    2/12/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/10/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {513627/1 Adopted

    2/10/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/9/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 1/29 at 2:30 p.m.

    1/26/2026Senate

  13. Hearing canceled

    1/26/2026Senate

  14. Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/19/2026Senate

  15. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/14/2026Senate

  16. Pre-filed

    9/17/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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