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MD HB168

MD HB168
Election Law - Required Notifications - Voter Challenges or Intimidation


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Introduced
01/19/2017
In Committee
01/19/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring specimen ballots mailed to registered voters before an election to include a specified notification concerning the forms of identification an individual may present to establish the individual's identity if the individual's right to vote is challenged at the polls; requiring information to be posted in each polling place concerning the forms of identification an individual may present to establish the individual's identity if the individual's right to vote is challenged at the polls; etc.

AI Summary

This bill requires specimen ballots mailed to registered voters before an election to include a notification about the forms of identification an individual may present to establish their identity if their right to vote is challenged at the polls. It also requires information about acceptable forms of voter identification and prohibitions on voter intimidation to be posted in each polling place. The bill aims to provide clear information to voters about their rights and the process for resolving voter challenges at the polls.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Hearing 2/07 at 1:30 p.m. (on 02/07/2017)

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