Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB322: Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification
Status: Signed into law, May 31, 2026
Providing that a person who has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year and is currently serving the sentence imposed for the conviction, including a term of parole or probation, or has been convicted of a crime involving or relating to perjury, witness intimidation, jury intimidation, or fraud or a related crime is not qualified for jury service.
What the bill says
An act concerning Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification FOR the purpose of altering the circumstances under which an individual who has been convicted of a crime is not qualified for jury service; and generally relating to jury service. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 8-103 Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).
From the enrolled text, June 3, 2026:
AN ACT concerning Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification FOR the purpose of altering the circumstances under which an individual who has been convicted of a crime is not qualified for jury service; and generally relating to jury service. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 8-103 Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 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 - Courts and Judicial Proceedings 8-103. (a) Notwithstanding § 8-102 of this subtitle, an individual qualifies for jury service for a county only if the (2) Is a citizen of the United States; and (3) Resides in the county as of the day sworn as a juror. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and subject to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual is not qualified for jury service if the (2) Cannot comprehend written English, read English, or write English proficiently enough to complete a juror qualification form satisfactorily; (3) Has a disability that, as documented by a health care provider's certification, prevents the individual from providing satisfactory jury service; (4) Has been convicted, in a federal or State court of record, of [a]: Ch. 875 2026 LAWS OF MARYLAND (I) A crime punishable …
Sponsors
- Charles Sydnor (D, SD-044) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 875
- : Returned Passed
- : Third Reading Passed (97-36)
- : Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Report by Judiciary
- : Referred Judiciary
- : Third Reading Passed (32-11)
- : Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Adopted
- : Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (97-36) (April 13, 2026): 97 yea, 36 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (32-11) (March 5, 2026): 32 yea, 11 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB322?
- SB322 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification.
- What does SB322 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification FOR the purpose of altering the circumstances under which an individual who has been convicted of a crime is not qualified for jury service; and generally relating to jury service. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 8-103 Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).
- What is the status of SB322?
- Signed into law as of May 31, 2026. Latest action: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 875 (May 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB322?
- Charles Sydnor (D, SD-044).
- Where is the official record for SB322?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0322?ys=2026RS
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