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Advocacy

Leading and protecting the legal profession in Annapolis and beyond

For more than a century, the MSBA has been the voice of lawyers across the state, from nearly every practice area, career stage, and demographic.

The MSBA actively shapes practice-based legislation and policy to realize the best possible outcomes for Maryland’s lawyers and legal professionals. We do so by leveraging the networks, skills, and knowledge of our members. MSBA public advocacy takes many forms, including testifying before state legislative committees, drafting bills and amendments, following the proceedings of the Maryland Supreme Court’s Rules Committee and representing the interests of the profession, filing amicus curiae briefs, meeting with Executive Branch and Judiciary officials, and more.

The MSBA conducts the most effective advocacy with your support. Please join us as a member and use your voice to reach out to us about the issues that matter to you and to the legal profession.

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2024 Section Reports - Bill Tracking

MSBA provides our members with bi-weekly bill reports during the legislative session, with bills that may be relevant to your practice area. Click below for details.

**Note that 2024 bill information will be added and updated soon and regularly updated. Check back soon for updated information.

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Legislative Action Center

MSBA’s advocacy team is tracking bills throughout the legislative session. Stay tuned to our Legislative Action Center to see the latest status of the legislation we’re following.

**Note that bill information for the 2024 Legislative Session will be added soon and regularly updated. Check back soon for updated information.

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MSBA News & Insights

MCLE Update: Supreme Court of Maryland Holds Open Meeting, Approves Further Evaluation

March 28, 2024The Supreme Court of Maryland held an Open Meeting to discuss and vote on the threshold question of whether Maryland should continue as a non-mandatory CLE jurisdiction or proceed with exploring the adoption of mandatory CLE.

Calling Lawyers to the Legislature

March 21, 2024Maryland Delegate C.T. Wilson is passionate about urging fellow attorneys to step up and become part of the legislative process.

MSBA Highlights Its Legislative Priorities During MSBA Day

February 16, 2024MSBA prides itself on being the voice of the legal profession in Maryland and continuously works to protect the rights and interests of attorneys, judges, paralegals, law students, and the profession as a whole.

MSBA Advocacy Update: Juvenile Justice Legislation

January 29, 2024In the 2024 Legislative Session, both Republican and Democratic legislators have introduced several pieces of legislation related to juvenile justice and public safety. The bills follow passage of the 2022 Juvenile Justice Reform Act.

Advocacy at Work: MSBA’s Priorities for the 446th Session of the General Assembly

January 22, 2024MSBA will continue to prioritize advocacy that protects the legal profession, preserves the integrity of the judicial system, and ensures access to justice for Marylanders.