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This bill modifies Maryland's election law to provide candidates with more detailed information about absentee ballot requests. Specifically, it requires the State Board or local election boards to provide candidates with a list of registered voters who have requested an absentee ballot for an upcoming election, upon request. The list must include voters' email addresses and telephone numbers, if such contact information is available. The existing law already requires that requests for voter registration lists must be accompanied by a signed oath stating the list will not be used for commercial solicitation or purposes unrelated to the electoral process. The bill maintains existing regulations about protecting the addresses of participants in address confidentiality programs. These changes aim to increase transparency in the absentee voting process by giving candidates more comprehensive information about potential absentee voters. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, allowing election officials time to prepare for the new requirements.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0285?ys=2025RS