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Maryland General Assembly · SB0544 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 476 (Chapter 476)

Courtroom Security - Minimum Adequate Security Standard

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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.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 3, 2026
Hearing · Feb 18, 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 22, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 24, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 1, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 16, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 17, 2026

The numbers

2
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Chair, Judicial Proceedings 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 476 (as of Aug 30, 2026).