Maryland HB821 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a Commission on Judicial Disabilities.

Maryland HB821 proposes an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to establish a Commission on Judicial Disabilities. This Commission would have the power to investigate complaints against justices and judges, conduct hearings, and recommend removal, censure, or other disciplinary actions to the Supreme Court of Maryland. A justice or judge removed or retired under this amendment would be ineligible for future judicial office. The amendment would be submitted to voters in the November 2026 general election.

Maryland HB821 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a Commission on Judicial Disabilities.

Maryland HB821 proposes an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to establish a Commission on Judicial Disabilities. This Commission would have the power to investigate complaints against justices and judges, conduct hearings, and recommend removal, censure, or other disciplinary actions to the Supreme Court of Maryland. A justice or judge removed or retired under this amendment would be ineligible for future judicial office. The amendment would be submitted to voters in the November 2026 general election.