Courtroom Security - Minimum Adequate Security Standard
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Courtroom Security - Minimum Adequate Security Standard” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Establishing minimum adequate security standards for courtroom security at all courthouse facilities; requiring a court security officer to meet the qualifications for a special police officer; and requiring a minimum number of court security officers be present for certain types of proceedings.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 26, 2026
Hearing · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 18, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 5, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 7, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 5, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 21, 2026
The numbers
2
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Chair, Judiciary CommitteeMaryland Judicial Conference
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 475 (as of Aug 30, 2026).