HB638Introduced in the House of Delegates
Judges - Mandatory Retirement Age
Introduced by Jon Cardin, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to raise the mandatory retirement age of certain judges in the State from 70 to 73, under certain circumstances; and establishing a mandatory retirement age for judges of the Orphans' Court, subject to a certain exception.
Where it stands
Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 21, 2026
89
Yes
33
No
19
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 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Absent |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Absent |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Absent |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {373027/1 Adopted
Motion Special Order until 03/20 (Delegate Buckel) Adopted
Floor Amendment {933529/1 (Delegate Buckel) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (89-33)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
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