Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 475: Department of Juvenile Services - Employees - Prohibited Convictions (Juvenile Offender Protection Act)

In committee Last action January 29, 2026: Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 475 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Department of Juvenile Services - Employees - Prohibited Convictions (Juvenile Offender Protection Act). Primary sponsor: Jesse Pippy (Republican), Chris Adams (Republican), Kevin Anderson (Republican), Steve Arentz (Republican), Terry Baker (Republican), Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Christopher Bouchat (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), Teresa Reilly (Republican), April Rose (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), William Valentine (Republican), William Wivell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jesse Pippy (Republican); Chris Adams (Republican); Kevin Anderson (Republican); Steve Arentz (Republican); and 26 more.