SB 310 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Records - Maryland Judiciary Case Search - Traffic Violation by a Minor

SB 310 prohibits the Maryland Judiciary Case Search system from referencing records of traffic violations committed by minors (under 18) under the Maryland Vehicle Law or other traffic laws. It directly affects minors who receive traffic citations, ensuring these records are not displayed in public online searches. The bill amends Maryland's Criminal Procedure law to require the case search system to omit all references to such minor traffic violations. This change takes effect October 1, 2026, and does not alter the existence of the underlying records.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Mar 26, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill was advanced from first reading to adoption and now includes approval signatures from the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker. The substantive content remains the same - it prohibits the Maryland Judiciary Case Search from displaying traffic violation records for minors.
Scope change
No substantive scope change; the bill's policy content regarding traffic violation records for minors remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Added committee report status showing favorable recommendation

Added Senate action date showing bill was adopted

Added second reading date of March 2, 2026

Changed title from 'A BILL ENTITLED' to 'CHAPTER ______' indicating bill has been enacted into law

Added signature lines for Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker indicating final approval

Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2026

How they voted

470
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 49
Mar 3, 2026
D Democratic36
34 Yea 2
94% Yea
R Republican13
13 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Mar 20, 2026
Committee
Referred Judiciary
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (47-0-2)
senate
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of J.B. Jennings
J.B. Jennings
RRepublican
MD
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