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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring an election judge to establish a voter's identity by requiring the voter to present a valid government-issued photo identification or a valid non-government-issued photo identification, and a current bill, statement, or check that states the voter's name and address as proof of identity; requiring a voter to vote a provisional ballot if the voter is unable to provide certain proof of identity; and prohibiting a person from knowingly and willfully voting or attempting to vote under a false form of identification.
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, requires election judges to verify a voter's identity by asking for their birth month and day, and then requiring them to present either a valid government-issued photo ID or a non-government-issued photo ID along with a current bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document showing their name and address. If a voter cannot provide this required identification, they will be issued a provisional ballot, which is a ballot cast under special circumstances that can be counted after verification. The bill also makes it a crime for anyone to knowingly and willfully vote or attempt to vote using a false form of identification.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (30)
Bob Long (R)*,
Chris Adams (R),
Kevin Anderson (R),
Steve Arentz (R),
Terry Baker (R),
Barry Beauchamp (R),
Christopher Bouchat (R),
Jason Buckel (R),
Barrie Ciliberti (R),
April Fleming Miller (R),
Jeff Ghrist (R),
Mike Griffith (R),
Wayne Hartman (R),
Jim Hinebaugh (R),
Kevin Hornberger (R),
Seth Howard (R),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Jay Jacobs (R),
Nic Kipke (R),
Nino Mangione (R),
Susan McComas (R),
Ric Metzgar (R),
Todd Morgan (R),
LaToya Nkongolo (R),
Jesse Pippy (R),
Teresa Reilly (R),
April Rose (R),
Chris Tomlinson (R),
William Valentine (R),
William Wivell (R),
Last Action
House Government, Labor, and Elections 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/HB0462?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0462f.pdf |
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