Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 323: Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction, Detention, and Confinement (Youth Charging Reform Act)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 323 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction, Detention, and Confinement (Youth Charging Reform Act). Primary sponsor: Will Smith (Democratic), Ben Brooks (Democratic), Bill Ferguson (Democratic), Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Sara Love (Democratic), Anthony Muse (Democratic), Charles Sydnor (Democratic), Ron Watson (Democratic), Chris West (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 609.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Ben Brooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Bill Ferguson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Shelly Hettleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Sara Love | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Anthony Muse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Charles Sydnor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Ron Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
“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 609
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Floor Amendment (Delegate Buckel) Rejected
- Motion Not Allow Laid Over (Delegate Ruth) Adopted
- Motion Laid Over (Delegate Pippy) Adopted
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- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Judiciary
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