Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 449: Juvenile Justice Restoration Act

In committee Last action February 23, 2026: Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 449 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Juvenile Justice Restoration Act. Primary sponsor: Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Chris Adams (Republican), Kevin Anderson (Republican), Steve Arentz (Republican), Terry Baker (Republican), Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Jason Buckel (Republican), Barrie Ciliberti (Republican), Jeff Ghrist (Republican), Mike Griffith (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Jim Hinebaugh (Republican), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Seth Howard (Republican), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Jay Jacobs (Republican), Nic Kipke (Republican), Bob Long (Republican), Mangione, Susan McComas (Republican), Ric Metzgar (Republican), April Miller (Republican), Todd Morgan (Republican), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Jesse Pippy (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), April Rose (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), William Wivell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 23, 2026): Unfavorable Report by Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Stuart Schmidt (Republican); Chris Adams (Republican); Kevin Anderson (Republican); Steve Arentz (Republican); and 25 more.