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MD HB142
MD HB142Election Law - Polling Places - Establishing Voter Identity (Voter Privacy Act of 2024)
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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a voter to establish the voter's identity at the request of an election judge at a polling place by presenting the voter's registration card, a valid Maryland driver's license, or certain other identification that contains a photograph.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Voter Privacy Act of 2024, authorizes a voter to establish their identity at a polling place by presenting their voter registration card, a valid Maryland driver's license, or certain other government-issued identification with a photograph. The bill also allows election judges to verify the voter's address, except if the voter's personal information has been deemed confidential by the local board, in which case an alternative verification process would be used. The bill is considered an emergency measure and will take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 2/13/2024 ) (on 02/13/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0142?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0142f.pdf |
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