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HB 180 — Maryland

Criminal Procedure - Incompetency to Stand Trial Dismissal

Altering the time period after which a court is required to dismiss a certain charge against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial under certain circumstances; and requiring a court to provide a certain notice and provide an opportunity to be heard to the State's Attorney and a certain victim or victim's representative before dismissing a certain charge against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial.

Latest action: Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m. · Jan 16, 2026

In committeeCognitive DisabilitiesCourtsCrimes and PunishmentsCriminal ChargesCriminal Law - ProceduresDefendantsMental and Behavioral HealthMurderNoticesPetitionsRecordsSexual OffensesState's AttorneysTimeVictimsViolence

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Judiciary (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. Pre-filed

    Oct 2, 2025 · House of Delegates

  2. First Reading Judiciary

    Jan 14, 2026 · House of Delegates

  3. Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.

    Jan 16, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Jon Cardin

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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