Local Boards of Elections - Board Counsel - Qualifications
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Local Boards of Elections - Board Counsel - Qualifications” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Altering the qualifications for counsel to local boards of elections to require that counsel be a registered voter of the State instead of the applicable county.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 29, 2026
Hearing · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 1, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 21, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 22, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 21, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 1, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 15, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026
The numbers
4
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.19Senate · 2026-03-19 · Voting Yea 43, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 3
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.20House · 2026-02-23 · Voting Yea 109, Voting Nay 20, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 8
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 256 (as of Sep 4, 2026).