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SB 962 — Maryland

January 6th Insurrectionists - Prohibition on Service in Certain Government Roles

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.

Latest action: Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. · Mar 9, 2026

In committeeAdministrative AgenciesCommittees and CommissionsCrimes and PunishmentsFederal GovernmentPublic OfficialsState Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsState Government - PersonnelTermination of Employment

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Senate Rules

    Feb 13, 2026 · Senate

  2. Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment

    Mar 4, 2026 · Senate

  3. Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.

    Mar 9, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Cheryl Kagan, Bill Ferguson, Dalya Attar, Malcolm Augustine, Pam Beidle, Joanne Benson, Ben Brooks, Nick Charles, Arthur Ellis, Brian Feldman, Dawn Gile, Guy Guzzone, Kevin Harris, Antonio Hayes, Shaneka Henson, Katie Hester, Shelly Hettleman, Carl Jackson, Mary-Dulany James, Nancy King, Ben Kramer, Clarence Lam, Sara Love, Cory McCray, Anthony Muse, Jim Rosapepe, Will Smith, Charles Sydnor, Jeff Waldstreicher, Alonzo Washington, Mary Washington, Ron Watson, Karen Young, Craig Zucker

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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