HB 414 — Maryland
Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification
Providing that a person who has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year and is currently serving the sentence imposed for the conviction, including a term of parole or probation, or has been convicted of a crime involving or relating to perjury, witness intimidation, jury intimidation, or fraud or a related crime is not qualified for jury service.
Latest action: Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. · Jan 29, 2026
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Committees: Judiciary (House of Delegates)
Updated Mar 17, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Judiciary
Jan 22, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Jan 29, 2026 · House of Delegates
Sponsored by Kent Roberson, Debra Davis, Jeff Long, Cheryl Pasteur, Scott Phillips, Kim Ross, Kym Taylor, Jheanelle Wilkins, Nicole Williams, Jamila Woods, Caylin Young
No recorded floor votes yet.
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