MarylandHB 06212026 Regular SessionHouse

Local Boards of Elections - Board Counsel - Qualifications

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More Maryland lawyers can advise election boards

Local election boards can hire or keep a lawyer who is a registered Maryland voter and admitted to practice in Maryland. The old rule that the lawyer had to be a voter of the same county is removed. The law takes effect the day it is enacted, so the new rule applies right away.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Dana Jones
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Mary A. Lehman
Democratic • House
Andrew C. Pruski
Democratic • House
Chris Tomlinson
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 152 • No: 20

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 3

House vote • 3/4/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 109 • No: 20 • Other: 12

Actions Timeline

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 256
4/28/2026
Returned Passed
4/8/2026House
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
4/8/2026Senate
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/3/2026Senate
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
4/2/2026Senate
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/5/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (109-20)
3/4/2026House
Second Reading Passed
3/3/2026House
Favorable Adopted
3/3/2026House
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
3/2/2026House
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
2/3/2026House
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
1/30/2026House

Bill Text

Third Reading
3/3/2026
PDF
First Reading
1/30/2026
PDF

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