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MarylandSB 04432026 Regular SessionSenate

Local Boards of Elections - Board Counsel - Qualifications

Sponsored By: Mary Beth Carozza (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More lawyer choices for Maryland election boards

Beginning April 28, 2026, Maryland local election boards can appoint or retain lawyers registered to vote anywhere in Maryland. Lawyers no longer need to be registered voters in the board’s county. They must still be admitted to practice law in Maryland.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mary Beth Carozza

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Stephen S. Hershey

    Republican • 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: 7

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

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

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/30/2026

    PDF

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