MD SB67 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous SB90
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Altering the time period after which a court is required to dismiss a certain charge against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial under certain circumstances; and requiring a court to provide a certain notice and provide an opportunity to be heard to the State's Attorney and a certain victim or victim's representative before dismissing a certain charge against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial.
Title
Criminal Procedure - Incompetency to Stand Trial Dismissal
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
| 2025-10-02 | Senate | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
HB180 (Crossfiled) 2026-01-16 - Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.
SB90 (Carry Over) 2025-01-09 - Hearing 1/21 at 2:30 p.m.
SB90 (Carry Over) 2025-01-09 - Hearing 1/21 at 2:30 p.m.
Subjects
Cognitive Disabilities
Courts
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Charges
Criminal Law - Procedures
defendants
Mental and Behavioral Health
Murder
Notices
Petitions
Records
Sexual Offenses
State's Attorneys
Time
Victims
Violence
Courts
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Charges
Criminal Law - Procedures
defendants
Mental and Behavioral Health
Murder
Notices
Petitions
Records
Sexual Offenses
State's Attorneys
Time
Victims
Violence
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0067?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0067f.pdf |
