Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 988: Judicial Facilities - Stops, Detentions, and Arrests - Limitations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 988 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Judicial Facilities - Stops, Detentions, and Arrests - Limitations. Primary sponsor: Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Ben Brooks (Democratic), Clarence Lam (Democratic), Cheryl Kagan (Democratic), Guy Guzzone (Democratic), Malcolm Augustine (Democratic), Karen Young (Democratic), Alonzo Washington (Democratic), Charles Sydnor (Democratic), Will Smith (Democratic), Sara Love (Democratic), Kevin Harris (Democratic), Joanne Benson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly Hettleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Ben Brooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Clarence Lam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Cheryl Kagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Guy Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Malcolm Augustine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
| Karen Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Alonzo Washington | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Charles Sydnor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Will Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Sara Love | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Joanne Benson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“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 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
- Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings
- First Reading Senate Rules