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Maryland General Assembly · HB0493 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 474 (Chapter 474)

Washington County - Judgeships - District Court

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Officially: “Washington County - Judgeships - District Court Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Increasing from five to six the number of associate judges in the District Court in District 11 by increasing from two to three the number of associate judges appointed from Washington County.
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 · Mar 20, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 8, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 10, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 12, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 24, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 24, 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 474 (as of Aug 30, 2026).