What does Maryland House Bill HB 414 do?

HB 414: Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification

When was Maryland House Bill HB 414 introduced?

HB 414 was introduced on Jan 22, 2026.

What's the current status of Maryland House Bill HB 414?

The latest action on HB 414 by the House was: Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. on Jan 29, 2026.

Who introduced Maryland House Bill HB 414?

HB 414 was introduced by Kent Roberson.

Bill tracking in Maryland - HB 414 (2026 legislative session)

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Jan 22, 2026
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HB 414

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Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification

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House • Jan 29, 2026: Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

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Text - First - Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification

Companion bills: SB 322

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Kent Roberson
primary
(D - 25)
Debra Davis
cosponsor
(D - 28)
Jeffrie E. Long, Jr.
cosponsor
(D - 27B)
Pasteur
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Phillips
cosponsor
Ross
cosponsor
Taylor
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Wilkins
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Williams
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Woods
cosponsor
Young
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Jan 29, 2026 | House
- Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Jan 22, 2026 | House
- First Reading Judiciary

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Text - First - Courts - Jury Service - DisqualificationPDF

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Fiscal and Policy NotePDF
Video: JudiciaryHTML
Witness ListHTML
JUD Testimony, FAV -- Spaccasi, Olivia (ACLU-MD)
JUD Testimony, FAV -- Jarashow, Ronald (Maryland Association for Justice)
JUD In Person - Oral Testimony, UNF -- Gibson, Rich (Howard County State's Attorney's Office)
JUD In Person - Oral Testimony, FAV -- Khalfani, Natasha (Office of the Public Defender Maryland)
JUD In Person - Oral Testimony, FAV -- Burton, D'wan (Out For Justice)
JUD Testimony, FAV -- Dodge, Alison (MD Association for Justice)
JUD In Person - Oral Testimony, FAV -- Warnken, Heather (University of Baltimore School of Law Center for Criminal Justice Reform)
JUD Testimony, FAV -- Phillips, N. Scott (Legislative Black Caucus of MD Inc)

Sources

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0414?ys=2026rs

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