STATE BILLMD SB 544PASSED

Courtroom Security - Minimum Adequate Security Standard

State of Maryland

Establishing minimum adequate security standards for courtroom security at all courthouse facilities.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 12, 2026
184 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 544 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 476 · May 12, 2026

Sponsor

JPJudicial ProceedingsSenatorPrimary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 476Senate
Apr 6, 2026Returned PassedSenate
Apr 3, 2026Third Reading Passed (120-0)House
Apr 2, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Apr 2, 2026Favorable Report by JudiciaryHouse
Mar 9, 2026Referred JudiciaryHouse
Mar 6, 2026Third Reading Passed (43-1)Senate
Mar 3, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate
Show 4 earlier actions
Mar 3, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate
Mar 2, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial ProceedingsSenate
Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 4, 2026First Reading Judicial ProceedingsSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 6, 2026 · Senate · 43 yea · 1 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 3, 2026 · House · 120 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Courts and Court Personnel - Statewide
  • Courts
  • Law Enforcement
  • Safety
  • Standards and Best Practices

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