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4 civil liability changes that failed to pass in MD General Assembly
Maryland lawmakers preserved the status quo on damages in civil litigation, choosing not to limit the state’s liability for bus crashes or allow plaintiffs to recover more money for pain and suffering.
MD court: Public has right to officer names in police use-of-force records
The Appellate Court of Maryland ruled that Anton’s Law, the state’s historic police transparency measure, requires law enforcement agencies to release the names of officers who use physical force against citizens.
Moore signs vaccine, housing legislation after Sine Die
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a series of bills into law Tuesday, just hours after the Maryland General Assembly adjourned its annual legislative session.
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.
Anti-ICE Community Trust Act passes in MD Senate’s final days
The Maryland Senate intends to pass legislation to further limit state and local police interaction with ICE.
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.
Watch: MD Supreme Court chief justice speaks on judicial security
Maryland Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew Fader speaks at a University of Maryland School of Law panel discussion about violence against judges.
Moore signs $70.8B state budget with surplus
Gov. Wes Moore signed Maryland’s $70.8 billion budget bill, touting investments in public safety, housing, education and affordability.
MD lawmakers introduced flurry of immigration bills this year; about a third advanced
Maryland legislators introduced more bills on immigration and citizenship in the 2026 session than in any of the past 15 years.
