MarylandSB 06972026 Regular SessionSenate

Election Law - Actions to Influence an Election - Social Media Platform Algorithms and Bots Purchased by Foreign Nationals

Sponsored By: Brian J. Feldman (Democratic)

In Committee

ElectionsCivil Actions -see also- Small ClaimsDisclosureEthicsFines -see also- Penalties and SentencesInformation TechnologyInternational AffairsInternet -see also- Internet AccessInvestigations and Inquiries -see also- Crim Bckgrnd InvestNoticesOpen GovernmentPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPolitical CandidatesPublic InformationRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsReportsRules and RegulationsSocial MediaStandards and Best PracticesSubpoenasTechnology -see also- AeroT; BioT; EnergyT; InfoT; MedT; etc

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brian J. Feldman
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Katie Fry Hester
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
3/24/2026House
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
3/20/2026House
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
3/19/2026Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/18/2026Senate
Favorable with Amendments {473524/1 Adopted
3/18/2026Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/16/2026Senate
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2/10/2026Senate
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

Third Reading
3/18/2026
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First Reading
2/6/2026
PDF

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