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MarylandHB 06212026 Regular SessionHouse

Local Boards of Elections - Board Counsel - Qualifications

Sponsored By: Dana Jones (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

ElectionsAttorneysCommittees and CommissionsElections SupervisorsEmergency BillsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Safety -see also- Occupational Safety

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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

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 256

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/2/2026Senate

  6. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/5/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (109-20)

    3/4/2026House

  8. Second Reading Passed

    3/3/2026House

  9. Favorable Adopted

    3/3/2026House

  10. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/2/2026House

  11. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/3/2026House

  12. 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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