- Title
- Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Voter Intimidation and Suppression
- Sponsored by
- Delegate Smith
- Status
- In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
- Analysis
- Fiscal and Policy Note
Synopsis
Altering public notice requirements of the State Board of Elections, local boards of elections, and certain municipal corporations with respect to changes in administrative policy affecting voting rights; prohibiting acts of intimidation, deception, or obstruction that interfere with the right to vote; prohibiting local governments from taking any action related to the election process that results in a disparity between members of a protected class and other members of the electorate; etc.
Committees
- Original:
- Government, Labor, and Elections
Details
Emergency Bill
Bill File Type: Pre-Filed
Effective Date(s): Upon Enactment
Bill imposes a local government mandate, which is a directive in a bill requiring a local government unit to perform a task or assume a responsibility that has a discernible fiscal impact on the local government unit
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