Bill > HB955

This bill amends existing Maryland law concerning elections for condominiums and homeowners associations by clarifying when certain provisions requiring elections to be conducted by an independent party will apply. Previously, these requirements were more broadly applied, but this bill now specifies that the mandate for an independent party to conduct elections, including ballot collection, counting, and result certification, will only be enforced when the number of individuals running for office (candidates) is greater than the number of open positions (contested seats). This change aims to streamline election processes for smaller associations or situations where there are fewer candidates than available positions, while still ensuring fairness and impartiality when elections are genuinely competitive.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0955?ys=2026RS