Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 497: Family Law - Temporary and Final Protective Orders - Duration
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 497 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Family Law - Temporary and Final Protective Orders - Duration. Primary sponsor: Karen Simpson (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), David Moon (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 791.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| David Moon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 791
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- House Concurs Senate Amendments
- Third Reading Passed
- Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Ready) Adopted
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
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