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Introduced
02/05/2016
02/05/2016
In Committee
02/05/2016
02/05/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2016
04/11/2016
Introduced Session
2016 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring an applicant for voter registration to specify whether the applicant is a felon; requiring that specified information concerning voting by felons be provided to an applicant for voter registration; requiring an individual who is a felon to vote only by absentee ballot; prohibiting a felon from voting at a polling place; and limiting a provision of law allowing specified registered criminal offenders to enter onto school property for the purpose of voting only to registered offenders who are not felons.
AI Summary
This bill requires that when applying to register to vote, individuals must indicate if they are a felon, and those who are felons will be notified that they can only vote by absentee ballot and are prohibited from voting at a polling place. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to clarify that registered criminal offenders are only permitted to enter school property to vote if they are not felons.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing 3/02 at 2:30 p.m. (on 03/02/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0716?ys=2016rs |
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?id=hb0716&stab=01&pid=billpage&tab=subject3&ys=2016rs |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2016RS/fnotes/bil_0006/hb0716.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2016RS/bills/hb/hb0716f.pdf |
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