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MD HB926
MD HB926Election Law - Polling Places - Establishing Voter Identity (Voter Privacy Act of 2023)
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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 - Polling Places - Establishing Voter Identity (Voter Privacy Act of 2023) FOR the purpose of authorizing a voter to establish the voter’s identity at the request of an election judge at a polling place by presenting certain proof of identity; and generally relating to establishing a voter’s identity at a polling place. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Election Law Section 10-310(a) Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill, the Voter Privacy Act of 2023, authorizes voters to establish their identity at a polling place by presenting either their date of birth or specific forms of identification, such as a voter registration card, valid Maryland driver's license, or other government-issued photo ID. The bill also maintains provisions for verifying a voter's address, except for voters who have had their personal information deemed confidential by the local board. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (15)
Bob Long (R)*,
Steve Arentz (R),
Lauren Arikan (R),
Terry Baker (R),
Mike Griffith (R),
Kevin Hornberger (R),
Nic Kipke (R),
Susan McComas (R),
Todd Morgan (R),
Charles Otto (R),
Stuart Schmidt (R),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Chris Tomlinson (R),
William Valentine (R),
William Wivell (R),
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/HB0926?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0926f.pdf |
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