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This bill requires all municipalities in Maryland to implement voter registration for their local elections and explicitly prohibits non-U.S. citizens from registering to vote in municipal elections. Currently, some municipal corporations were not required to have voter registration systems, but this legislation would mandate that all municipalities establish a voter registration process. The bill modifies existing election law to clarify that voter registration for municipal elections is contingent on being a U.S. citizen, and it ensures that each municipality maintains a voter registration list. Municipalities are still allowed to create supplemental lists of potentially qualified voters who may not be on the statewide voter registration list. The provisions of this bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, giving municipalities time to prepare and implement the new voter registration requirements. This legislation aims to standardize and clarify voter registration procedures across all municipal elections in Maryland, with a focus on ensuring that only U.S. citizens can participate in the electoral process at the local level.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0680?ys=2025RS