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MarylandSB 03972026 Regular SessionSenate

Anne Arundel County - Sheriff - Appointment of Majors

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Courts and Court Personnel - LocalAnne Arundel CountyCounty CouncilsLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceSalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesSheriffs

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Anne Arundel sheriff staffing and pay rules

Beginning October 1, 2026, the Anne Arundel County Sheriff must appoint deputies and three majors. The Sheriff may also appoint a chief deputy, who serves at the Sheriff’s pleasure. The Anne Arundel County Council sets the pay for deputies, the chief deputy, and the majors. This law applies only in Anne Arundel County.

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: 165 • No: 0

House vote • 4/3/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 120 • No: 0 • Other: 9

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 566

    5/12/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/6/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (120-0)

    4/3/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/2/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    4/2/2026House

  6. Referred Judiciary

    3/20/2026House

  7. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/19/2026Senate

  8. Second Reading Passed

    3/18/2026Senate

  9. Favorable Adopted

    3/18/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/18/2026Senate

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

    2/9/2026Senate

  12. Hearing canceled

    2/9/2026Senate

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

    1/29/2026Senate

  14. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/28/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/18/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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