SB426

Public Information Act - Divorce Records

Complete·8/4/26

Maryland SB426 modifies the Public Information Act to restrict access to divorce records.

Maryland SB426 amends the Public Information Act to limit access to certain divorce records. Specifically, it prohibits the inspection of records related to divorce proceedings, including applications, financial records, settlement records, and custody orders, unless the requester is a lawyer representing a person in interest or has been authorized by a court order. This change aims to protect the privacy of individuals involved in divorce cases.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

134 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 7

1:00 PM

House Government, Labor, and Elections Hearing

Feb 10

1:00 PM

Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing

History

Aug 4

House

Overridden (134-0)

Aug 4

House

Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 8/4/2026) - Chapter 880

Aug 3

Senate

Overridden (44-0)