Maryland HB403 modifies the Public Information Act to restrict access to divorce records.
Maryland HB403 amends the Public Information Act by specifically excluding divorce records from public inspection. This includes applications for divorce, financial records, divorce settlement records, and custody orders. Access is limited to lawyers representing a person in interest or those authorized by a court order. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.
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