Maryland SB144 clarifies the confidentiality of personnel records of elected officials and Joint Ethics Committee records.

Maryland SB144 modifies the Public Information Act to clarify that certain records of elected officials are not considered personnel records for inspection purposes. It establishes that records relating to administrative or criminal investigations of misconduct by elected officials are not personnel records. The bill also specifies that records of the Joint Ethics Committee are available for public inspection under certain conditions, such as when a complaint has been filed or when the committee has closed the complaint or investigation. The act takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Maryland SB144 clarifies the confidentiality of personnel records of elected officials and Joint Ethics Committee records.

Maryland SB144 modifies the Public Information Act to clarify that certain records of elected officials are not considered personnel records for inspection purposes. It establishes that records relating to administrative or criminal investigations of misconduct by elected officials are not personnel records. The bill also specifies that records of the Joint Ethics Committee are available for public inspection under certain conditions, such as when a complaint has been filed or when the committee has closed the complaint or investigation. The act takes effect on October 1, 2026.