Civil Actions - District Court - Enforcement of Money Judgments
This bill removes a restriction that currently prevents Maryland District Courts from ordering individuals to appear for examinations or answer written questions when enforcing small claims money judgments. The change applies specifically to cases arising under Maryland's small claims court system and allows judges to use these tools to help collect owed money. By repealing the existing prohibition, the legislation expands the methods available to courts for enforcing financial judgments without changing the underlying rules for small claims cases. The law will take effect on October 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026
Committee
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Heather Bagnall Tudball
DDemocratic
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