Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 638: Judges - Mandatory Retirement Age
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 638 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Judges - Mandatory Retirement Age. Primary sponsor: Jon Cardin (Democratic), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Cardin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| Frank Conaway | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| 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
- Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Floor Amendment {
- Motion Special Order until 03/20 (Delegate Buckel) Adopted
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
- Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary