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SB542Introduced in the Senate

Courts - Former Judge - Temporary Assignment

IntroducedSenate Judicial Proceedings

Introduced by Judicial Proceedings

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Authorizing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland to recall to judicial office for a temporary assignment a former judge who had the judge's most recent service terminated by reason of defeat for election if the judge had previously won election to judicial office.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

February 5, 2026

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

  2. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

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