SB426

Public Information Act - Divorce Records

Vetoed·5/22/26

Maryland SB426 clarifies that divorce records are not subject to public inspection under the Public Information Act.

Maryland SB426 amends the Public Information Act to specify that divorce records are exempt from public inspection. This includes applications for divorce, financial records submitted as part of a divorce proceeding, records of a divorce settlement, and custody orders. The law clarifies that these records are not subject to inspection except under certain conditions, such as when a lawyer is representing a person in interest or when authorized by a court order. This change aims to protect the privacy of individuals involved in divorce proceedings.

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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

May 22

Senate

Vetoed by the Governor (Policy)

Apr 13

House

Third Reading Passed (134-0)

Apr 13

Senate

Returned Passed