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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Changing the number of days on which early voting centers are required to be open before a primary or general election by requiring early voting centers to be open through the second Monday, rather than the Thursday, before the election.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Maryland's election law by changing the duration of early voting periods, specifically extending the early voting timeframe from ending on the Thursday before an election to ending on the second Monday before the election. Under this proposed change, voters would still be able to cast their ballots at early voting centers in their county of residence during hours between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., but for a slightly shorter period. The bill does not alter other key aspects of early voting, such as a voter's ability to vote in their assigned precinct on election day, and is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. This modification aims to adjust the early voting window while maintaining the core accessibility of early voting options for Maryland residents during primary and general elections.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (14:00:00 2/5/2025 ) (on 02/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0018?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0018f.pdf |
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