# 2026-22799: Maryland Civil Rights Group Opens Public Meetings on AI and Voting

2026-22799, Notice of Public Meetings of the Maryland Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, is a Federal Register notice from Civil Rights Commission published 2026-11-09, effective 2026-11-09 (as of 2026-11-11).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-22799
- Title: Notice of Public Meetings of the Maryland Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Civil Rights Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 70836
- Published: 2026-11-09
- Effective: 2026-11-09
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-11

## In one line

Maryland Civil Rights Group Opens Public Meetings on AI and Voting

## Summary

The Maryland Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is hosting public Zoom meetings to explore how artificial intelligence affects voting. Anyone interested can join these free virtual sessions on November 9, December 1, and December 8, 2026, to hear expert talks and share their thoughts. These meetings aim to make voting fairer and smarter, with no cost to attend except possible phone charges.

## Abstract

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the Maryland Advisory Committee (Committee) to the Commission will hold public meetings via Zoom. The purpose is for the committee to begin hearing expert testimony and continue briefing planning on the committee's chosen topic of artificial intelligence and its application in voting administration.

## Effects PRIA read

- Free public Zoom meetings on AI and voting: benefit, low. You can join free virtual public meetings about artificial intelligence and voting on November 9, 2026 (2:00 p.m.), December 1, 2026 (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.), and December 8, 2026 (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) using the provided Zoom registration links. Anyone may listen to expert testimony and planning b…
- Phone participation may incur wireless charges: cost, low. If you join the meetings by phone, calls made over wireless lines may incur regular charges under your wireless plan; the toll-free number 1-833-435-1820 is free from land-lines. The Commission will not refund any wireless charges you incur.
- Accessibility: closed captioning and accommodations: benefit, low. Closed captioning is available by selecting “CC” in the Zoom meeting. You may request additional accommodations by emailing the provided address at least 10 business days before each meeting.
- Opportunity for oral public comments during meetings: benefit, low. Each meeting will include open comment periods so members of the public can make statements during the session as time allows. If you want to speak, you can join the meeting and provide a statement subject to available time.
- Submit written comments within 30 days: benefit, low. You may submit written comments that must be received in the regional office within 30 days after each scheduled meeting; comments may also be emailed to the listed address. This provides a way to give feedback in writing after the meeting.
- Meeting records available for public inspection: benefit, low. Records from the meetings will be available for inspection and reproduction at the Regional Programs Coordination Unit Office and via the file sharing link and www.facadatabase.gov. You can view meeting records both before and after the meetings as they become available.

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## Sources
- [2026-22799 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/09/2026-22799/notice-of-public-meetings-of-the-maryland-advisory-committee-to-the-us-commission-on-civil-rights)
- [2026-22799 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-09/pdf/2026-22799.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22799 (as of 2026-11-11).