Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Providing that a person who has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year and is currently serving the sentence imposed for the conviction, including a term of parole or probation, or has been convicted of a crime involving or relating to perjury, witness intimidation, jury intimidation, or fraud or a related crime is not qualified for jury service.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 21, 2026
Hearing · Feb 3, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 1, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 19, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 21, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 24, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 10, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 29, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Apr 1, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.95House · 2026-04-02 · Voting Yea 97, Voting Nay 36, Not Voting 7, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 1
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.24Senate · 2026-02-22 · Voting Yea 32, Voting Nay 11, Not Voting 0, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 4
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: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 875 (as of Sep 4, 2026).