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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring buses operating on fixed local routes funded by a county or municipal corporation and operated by the county or municipal corporation or a contractor for the county or municipal corporation to allow passengers to embark and disembark at the entrance of early voting centers located within one-half mile of the route.
AI Summary
This bill requires that, to the greatest extent possible and while still meeting accessibility needs, buses operating on fixed local bus routes funded and operated by a county or municipality must allow passengers to get on and off at the entrance of an early voting center if that center is located within half a mile of the bus route. This provision specifically excludes express or commuter bus routes with limited stops, as well as bus routes operated by the Maryland Transit Administration or the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. The bill also clarifies that early voting centers are open from the second Thursday before a primary or general election through the Thursday before the election, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. This change is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (14:00:00 2/11/2026 ) (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0100?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0100f.pdf |
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