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HB 219

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: April 24, 2026.

Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Voter Intimidation and Suppression.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-219
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Government, Labor, and Elections
House of Delegates introduced 2026-04-24
Elections / Voting
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Delegate Smith
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-14 Status introduced
2026-04-24 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
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