Legislation

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.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment Click to view Recorded Media

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Cross-filed with: HB0800

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): January 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/29/2024 Legislative Date 1/29/2024 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2024 - Counties and Municipalities Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/07/2024 Legislative Date 2/07/2024 Action Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/29/2024	1/29/2024	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2024 - Counties and Municipalities
Senate	2/07/2024	2/07/2024	Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.

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