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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the General Assembly to lower the age at which an individual may vote in an election for members of the Howard County Board of Education; and altering the minimum age at which an individual in Howard County may vote in an election for members of the Howard County Board of Education from 18 years old to 16 years old.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Maryland Constitution and election laws to allow individuals as young as 16 years old to vote in elections for the Howard County Board of Education. Currently, the voting age for all elections is 18, but this bill would grant the General Assembly the power to lower this age specifically for Howard County Board of Education elections. If passed and ratified by voters, individuals in Howard County who are at least 16 years old would be eligible to vote for their school board representatives, while the general voting age for other elections would remain 18.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
House Government, Labor, and Elections Hearing (13:00:00 3/11/2026 ) (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1163?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1163f.pdf |
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