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MarylandHB 02192026 Regular SessionHouse

Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Voter Intimidation and Suppression

Sponsored By: William C. Smith (Democratic)

In Committee

ElectionsAbsentee and Mail-In BallotsAbsentee and Mail-In VotingAccessibility - see also- Blind; Deaf; Disabilities; etcAttorney GeneralBaltimore CityBoundariesChartered Counties -see also- AACo; BCo; CecilCo; etc.Civil Actions -see also- Small ClaimsCivil Rights and Social EquityCode Counties -see also- AllegCo; CarolineCo; ChsCo; etc.County CommissionersCourts -see also- AppCt; Circuit; District; Orphans'; etc.DisabilitiesDiscriminationEducation, Boards ofElections SupervisorsElections, State Board ofEmergency BillsFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesFraud -see also- ForgeryHarassment -see also- ThreatsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Internet -see also- Internet AccessLanguage -see also- Communications; LiteracyLaws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform LawsLocal Government MandatesMeetings -see also- Hearings; Open GovernmentMinoritiesMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltNoticesOpen GovernmentPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPublic InformationRegistration -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetyStandards and Best PracticesSubpoenasThreatsTimeVoting -see also- Absentee and Mail-In Voting

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • William C. Smith

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

    2/6/2026House

  2. Hearing canceled

    2/6/2026House

  3. Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/28/2026House

  4. Hearing canceled

    1/28/2026House

  5. Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/16/2026House

  6. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    1/14/2026House

  7. Pre-filed

    10/31/2025House

Bill Text

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

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