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HB 418 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Prince George's County - Courts - Remote Public Access to Bail Review Hearings PG 302-26

HB 418 requires all courts in Prince George’s County to provide remote audio-visual access for the public to attend bail review hearings, effective October 1, 2026. This applies unless a hearing is legally closed, confidential, or restricted by federal/state law. Judges may temporarily block specific parts of a hearing upon request from a party, witness, or attorney, but only if no overriding public interest requires disclosure. The bill directly affects Prince George’s County courts, defendants, attorneys, and the public seeking to observe bail proceedings.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires public remote access to bail hearings, enhancing transparency and accountability in court proceedings per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires remote audio-visual access for public court hearings, expanding digital access to judicial proceedings via technology.85% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Feb 23, 2026
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Jan 22, 2026
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