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Introduced
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
In Committee
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Election Law - Candidate Truthfulness - Oath FOR the purpose of requiring a candidate to submit a certain oath or statement with the candidate’s certificate of candidacy relating to the candidate’s truthfulness regarding certain information while campaigning for office; subjecting a candidate who attests to the oath to certain sanctions for a violation of the oath; and generally relating to oaths of candidate truthfulness. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Election Law Section 5-304(d) Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Election Law Section 5-306 Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill would require candidates for elected office in Maryland to submit an oath or statement with their certificate of candidacy, promising to provide factually truthful information to the public during their campaign. The oath would subject candidates to potential sanctions, such as perjury charges, disqualification, or removal from office, if they knowingly disseminate deliberately false information about their employment history, legal history, or organizational affiliations. The bill provides an exception for candidates to embellish or editorialize non-factual opinions or personal information during the normal course of campaigning. The bill would take effect on October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 3/7/2023 ) (on 03/07/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1120?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb1120f.pdf |
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