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MarylandSB 01532026 Regular SessionSenate

Election Law - Campaign Finance Entities - Oversight and Control of Campaign Funds

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Signed by Governor

ElectionsCampaign FinancingCivil OffensesElections, State Board ofEthicsEvaluations and ReviewsPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPolitical CandidatesRegistration -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationTreasurersVoting -see also- Absentee and Mail-In Voting

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Bill Overview

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Bank statements and 30-day payment window

Beginning January 1, 2027, within 30 days after each campaign finance report is filed, the treasurer must give the candidate and the chair the latest campaign bank statement. Anyone who says a campaign owes them money must send the claim to the treasurer no later than 30 days after the election tied to the debt.

Rules for campaign leaders and roles

Beginning January 1, 2027, a candidate who forms an authorized committee must name a chair and a treasurer on the State Board’s form. A campaign manager may be appointed by the candidate, the candidate’s representative, or the chair. Chairs, treasurers, and managers must be registered voters in Maryland. A candidate cannot serve as treasurer of their own committee or hold overall control of another entity, with narrow exceptions for incumbent central committee members running for party office and for national convention delegate candidates. If the chair or treasurer role is vacant, the committee cannot receive or spend money until it fills the vacancy.

Treasurer controls campaign money and spending

Beginning January 1, 2027, the treasurer is the campaign’s financial steward. All money must go through the treasurer, be recorded, and be used only for the campaign’s lawful purposes. The treasurer approves spending; for party central committees and party PACs, the chair must authorize spending before the treasurer acts. A candidate cannot spend directly from the designated campaign account, but must know every payment made from it. Candidates or responsible officers may name authorized agents to help the treasurer with filings.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 190 • No: 33

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 104 • No: 33 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 441

    5/12/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (104-33)

    4/13/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/11/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {283720/1 Adopted

    4/11/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/11/2026House

  9. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/24/2026House

  10. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/6/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    3/5/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed

    3/3/2026Senate

  13. Favorable Adopted

    3/3/2026Senate

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

    3/2/2026Senate

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

    2/9/2026Senate

  16. Hearing canceled

    2/9/2026Senate

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

    1/16/2026Senate

  18. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/14/2026Senate

  19. Pre-filed

    9/22/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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