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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Clarifying that certain requirements apply only to districts for the election of members of the Senate of Maryland and the House of Delegates; authorizing the General Assembly to grant original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court of Maryland to review the congressional districting of the State; and altering districts for the election of Representatives in Congress for elections in 2026 and any election held after the 2026 election through the effective date of a districting plan adopted after the 2030 decennial census.
AI Summary
This bill proposes changes to Maryland's election district laws, primarily focusing on congressional districts. It clarifies that certain requirements for districts, such as being compact and having substantially equal population, apply only to districts for electing members of the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates, not necessarily to congressional districts. The bill also grants the General Assembly the power to allow the Supreme Court of Maryland to directly review the process of drawing congressional districts. Crucially, it establishes new boundaries for Maryland's eight congressional districts, which will be used for elections starting in 2026 and continuing until a new districting plan is adopted after the 2030 census. The bill also repeals certain existing sections of election law related to districting and outlines the process for submitting these proposed constitutional amendments to voters for approval.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Reassigned to Rules (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0888?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0888f.pdf |
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