Maryland SB252: Maryland Legal Services Corporation - Board of Directors - Membership

What the bill says

An act concerning Maryland Legal Services Corporation - Board of Directors - Membership FOR the purpose of increasing the number of members on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Legal Services Corporation; and generally relating to the Maryland Legal Services Corporation…

From the enrolled text, June 3, 2026:

AN ACT concerning Maryland Legal Services Corporation - Board of Directors - Membership FOR the purpose of increasing the number of members on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Legal Services Corporation; and generally relating to the Maryland Legal Services Corporation. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Human Services Section 11-101(a) through (c) Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Human Services Section 11-301 Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Human Services 11-101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Maryland Legal Services Corporation. (c) "Corporation" means the Maryland Legal Services Corporation. 11-301. (a) There is a Board of Directors of the Corporation. (b) (1) The Board consists of: (i) [nine] 12 voting members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate; and Ch. 660 2026 LAWS OF MARYLAND (ii) the executive director, who is a nonvoting ex officio member. (2) Voting members shall be residents of the State and shall represent the different geographical regions of the State. (3) [Five] SEVEN voting members …

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Sponsors

• Chris West (R, 42) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 26, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 660
2. April 7, 2026: Returned Passed
3. April 6, 2026: Third Reading Passed (95-34)
4. April 3, 2026: Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
5. April 3, 2026: Favorable Report by Judiciary
6. February 20, 2026: Referred Judiciary
7. February 19, 2026: Third Reading Passed (35-8)
8. February 17, 2026: Second Reading Passed
9. February 17, 2026: Favorable Adopted
10. February 16, 2026: Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

Votes

• Third Reading Passed (95-34) (April 6, 2026): 95 yea, 34 nay, passed
• Third Reading Passed (35-8) (February 19, 2026): 35 yea, 8 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB252?

SB252 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Maryland Legal Services Corporation - Board of Directors - Membership.

What does SB252 do?

In its own words: An act concerning Maryland Legal Services Corporation - Board of Directors - Membership FOR the purpose of increasing the number of members on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Legal Services Corporation; and generally relating to the Maryland Legal Services Corporation…

What is the status of SB252?

Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 660 (May 26, 2026).

Who sponsored SB252?

Chris West (R, 42).

Where is the official record for SB252?

On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0252?ys=2026RS