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MD SB727

MD SB727
Municipal Elections - Qualified Electronic Transmission Systems - Authorization for Use


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Introduced
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing a municipality to conduct a municipal election through the use of a qualified electronic transmission system; and prohibiting a municipality from using information received from a voter using a qualified electronic transmission system for certain purposes.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes a municipality to conduct a municipal election using a "qualified electronic transmission system," which is defined as a secure electronic system that allows a qualified voter to receive, mark, and return a ballot while ensuring data security and voter integrity through measures like encryption, multi-factor authentication, and the ability to create a paper record. The bill also prohibits municipalities from using any information obtained from a voter through such a system for purposes beyond election administration and collecting statistics on voter participation.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 2/25/2026 ) (on 02/25/2026)

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