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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the qualifications for counsel to local boards of elections to require that counsel be a registered voter of the State instead of the applicable county.
AI Summary
This bill amends the qualifications for legal counsel hired by local boards of elections, which are the bodies responsible for administering elections in each county. Currently, counsel must be a registered voter of the specific county they serve, but this bill proposes to change that requirement so that counsel only needs to be a registered voter of the State of Maryland, while still needing to be admitted to practice law in the state.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Government, Labor, and Elections Hearing (13:00:00 2/18/2026 ) (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0621?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0621f.pdf |
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