Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB962: January 6th Insurrectionists - Prohibition on Service in Certain Government Roles
Status: In committee, March 9, 2026
Prohibiting individuals convicted of certain crimes in relation to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, from serving on a board, committee, commission, task force, or workgroup created by state law, in the executive service of state government, or in a special appointment in state government; and requiring an appointing authority to take certain actions to remove or terminate the employment of an individual serving in a role in violation of the Act.
What the bill says
A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning January 6th Insurrectionists - Prohibition on Service in Certain Government Roles FOR the purpose of prohibiting individuals convicted of certain crimes in relation to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, from serving in certain government roles; requiring an appointing authority to take certain actions to remove or terminate the employment of an individual serving in a role in violation of this Act; and generally relating to individuals convicted of crimes in relation to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021…
From the introduced text, February 18, 2026:
A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning January 6th Insurrectionists - Prohibition on Service in Certain Government Roles FOR the purpose of prohibiting individuals convicted of certain crimes in relation to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, from serving in certain government roles; requiring an appointing authority to take certain actions to remove or terminate the employment of an individual serving in a role in violation of this Act; and generally relating to individuals convicted of crimes in relation to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - State Government Section 10-1701(d) Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY adding to Article - State Government Section 10-1703 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) Preamble WHEREAS, On January 6, 2021, a violent mob, incited by false claims of a stolen election, attacked the United States Capitol in an attempt to disrupt the peaceful transfer of presidential power guaranteed by the United States Constitution; and EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from exist in g l aw . *sb0962* SENATE BILL WHEREAS, The January 6th attack represented an unprecedented assault on American democracy, resulting in significant injuries and death to courageous law enforcement …