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MD HB202

MD HB202
Election Law - Absentee Ballots - Signature Requirements and Verification


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Introduced
01/10/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibiting a local board of elections from removing an absentee ballot from a return envelope or ballot/return envelope or counting the ballot unless the return envelope or ballot/return envelope is signed by the voter and, except under certain circumstances, a witness and the local board verifies the voter's signature; and providing that the witness signature requirement does not apply to active duty uniformed services members serving overseas or their spouses or dependents who live overseas.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits a local board of elections from removing an absentee ballot from its return envelope or counting the ballot unless the envelope is signed by the voter and, except for active duty uniformed services members serving overseas or their overseas spouses/dependents, a witness. The bill also requires the local board to verify the voter's signature on the return envelope in accordance with regulations adopted by the State Board. The key provisions of this bill are aimed at adding signature requirements and verification for absentee ballots to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.

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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