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This bill requires the Maryland State Board of Elections to modify the statewide voter registration application by including a return envelope or envelope template with prepaid postage to make it easier for applicants to submit their voter registration forms. Specifically, the bill mandates that the voter registration application come with a prepaid return envelope and accompanying instructions explaining that the envelope has prepaid postage and can be mailed as-is. The envelope will be preprinted with the State Board of Elections' address to facilitate proper return. The instructions will also provide optional guidance for applicants who wish to reduce mailing costs by attaching their own postage. This change aims to remove potential barriers to voter registration by eliminating postage costs and simplifying the return process for new voter registration applications. The bill is set to take effect on June 1, 2025, giving the State Board of Elections time to implement the new requirements.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0323?ys=2025RS