HB497Introduced in the House of Delegates
Family Law - Temporary and Final Protective Orders - Duration
Introduced by Karen Simpson, District 3
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 791
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
101
Yes
31
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Absent |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {833026/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (98-37)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {473328/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Ready) Adopted
Third Reading Passed (41-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (101-31)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 791
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 833026/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 473328/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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