Legislation - HB0800

Prohibiting local governments from denying or impairing the right of a protected class member to vote; establishing requirements on the State Board of Elections and local governments related to the provision of language-related assistance in local government elections; requiring the Attorney General or the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County to review and grant preclearance to certain policies before enactment or implementation; prohibiting acts of intimidation or obstruction that interfere with the right to vote; etc.

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Cross-filed with: SB0660

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): January 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/31/2024 Legislative Date 1/31/2024 Action First Reading Ways and Means Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2024 – Counties and Municipalities Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/05/2024 Legislative Date 2/05/2024 Action Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	1/31/2024	1/31/2024	First Reading Ways and Means
			Text - First - Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2024 – Counties and Municipalities
House	2/05/2024	2/05/2024	Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

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