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MD lawmakers aim to restrict divorce records from public
Legislation to protect personal information from divorce proceedings received overwhelming, bipartisan support from Maryland lawmakers.
Voting rights bill sparks yelling at end of MD General Assembly session
The Maryland General Assembly devolved into screaming matches before adjourning, largely due to voting rights legislation.
MD lawmakers move anti-ICE bills on last day of session
Maryland lawmakers sifted through dozens of bills before the clock ticked past their midnight Sine Die legislative deadline, passing significant immigration legislation.
Energy relief: MD lawmakers reach agreement on legislation
The governor, state Senate and House of Delegates they have come to an agreement on sweeping energy affordability legislation.
MD lawmakers pass emergency bill to address blue catfish problem
Maryland lawmakers passed an emergency bill to combat the growing population of blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay and protect the waterways from the invasive fish.
MD Republicans irked at legislative policies as No Kings Act debated
Maryland Republicans expressed frustration with 2026 legislative policies as the No Kings Act was debated in the House.
Rap lyrics inadmissible in criminal court under MD bill: ‘That’s how I roll’
The Maryland House of Delegates passed legislation to prevent rap lyrics and other creative expression from being admissible in criminal or juvenile court proceedings.
MD House passes juvenile justice reform; Senate passes energy bill
Juvenile justice reform and energy assistance bills had passed in both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly as of Monday.
Cheltenham investigation bill moves forward with little opposition
The Maryland legislature advanced a bill to create a commission investigating deaths at Cheltenham Youth Detention Center, led by the attorney general's office.
Baltimore OIG lawsuit could hinder passage of records bill, Bill Ferguson says
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson said pending litigation between Baltimore and its inspector general could hinder the legislature’s ability to move a pertinent records inspection bill forward.
MD House passes bill codifying guarantee to emergency abortions
It took three years, but a bill that would enshrine emergency abortion protections in state law won final approval in the Maryland House.
‘Good cause’ evictions legislation gets surprise revival in MD House
A Maryland bill to protect tenants from being kicked out of their housing without justification was unexpectedly revived and sent to the full House for consideration.
