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MarylandSB 04432026 Regular SessionSenate

Local Boards of Elections - Board Counsel - Qualifications

Sponsored By: Mary Beth Carozza (Republican)

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.

Local election boards can hire statewide counsel

Local election boards can hire or keep lawyers who are registered voters anywhere in Maryland. The lawyer must be licensed to practice law in Maryland. This replaces the old rule that limited counsel to county-registered voters. The law is an emergency measure and takes effect immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mary Beth Carozza

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Stephen S. Hershey

    Senate

  • Cheryl C. Kagan

    Democratic • Senate

  • Johnny Mautz

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 160 • No: 18

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 115 • No: 18 • Other: 9

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 257

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (115-18)

    4/13/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/11/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/11/2026House

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

    3/24/2026House

  7. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/13/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/12/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    3/10/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    3/10/2026Senate

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

    3/9/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/10/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/30/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/30/2026

    PDF

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