Family Law - Temporary and Final Protective Orders - Duration
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Family Law - Temporary and Final Protective Orders - Duration” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Altering from not more than 7 to not more than 14 days after issuance, the time period during which a temporary protective order is effective: and altering the time period during which a final protective order hearing is to be held to not later than 14 days after the temporary protective order is issued.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 26, 2026
Hearing · Feb 12, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 20, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · 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 8, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 20, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 21, 2026
The numbers
7
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate SimpsonDelegate StinnettDelegate SimmonsDelegate MorenoDelegate TaylorDelegate MoonDelegate Woods
Recorded votes
House Bills Amended in the Senate No. 15House · 2026-03-26 · Voting Yea 101, Voting Nay 31, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Special OrdersSenate · 2026-03-22 · Voting Yea 41, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 4
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.112House · 2026-03-11 · Voting Yea 98, Voting Nay 37, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 2
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 791 (as of Sep 4, 2026).