HB 1403

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: July 12, 2026.

Election Law - Initiative Process.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1403
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Government, Labor, and Elections
House of Delegates introduced 2026-07-12
Elections / Voting Family / Children
Summary

Authorizing the people to petition to a vote a proposal to add to, amend, and repeal the public general laws or the Maryland Constitution under certain circumstances and establishing the Initiative process; and requiring that the amendment be submitted to the qualified voters of the State at the next general election in November 2026 for adoption or rejection.

Sponsor
Delegate McComas
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-13 Status introduced
2026-07-12 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
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