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MD SB449

MD SB449
Election Law – Registration and Voting at Precinct Polling Places

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Introduced
02/04/2019
In Committee
03/28/2019
Crossed Over
03/13/2019
Passed
04/02/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/25/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing an exception to the voter registration deadline to allow an individual to appear at a precinct polling place in the individual's county of residence and apply to register to vote; requiring an applicant for a voter registration on election day to provide proof of residency; specifying the acceptable forms of proof of residency; requiring an election judge to determine whether an applicant for voter registration resides in the precinct and is qualified to become a registered voter; etc.

AI Summary

This bill provides an exception to the voter registration deadline to allow an individual to appear at their county's precinct polling place on Election Day and apply to register to vote or change their voter registration address. The applicant must provide proof of residency, such as a Maryland driver's license or identification card with the current address, or an official document with the applicant's name and current address. The election judge will verify the applicant's residence address and determine if they are qualified to become a registered voter. If so, the judge will issue the voter a regular ballot. If the voter is a resident of the county but not the precinct, they will be issued a provisional ballot. The State Board is required to adopt regulations and procedures for the administration of this Election Day voter registration process.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 755 (on 05/25/2019)

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