StateMaryland

SB 322: Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification

Charles SydnorEnacted

SB 322 status: Enacted — Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 875 (updated May 31, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector effect identified

Risks

  • No direct sector effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector effect identified

Risks

  • No direct sector effect identified

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Potential for more inclusive or modern jury qualification standards
  • Administrative improvements to judicial process efficiency

Risks

  • Possible reduction in specific demographic representation depending on disqualification changes
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

Bill metadata only

Warning

Legislative intent regarding specific disqualification categories cannot be verified

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No full text access available; analysis limited to title and status metadata

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Where it stands

Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 875

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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