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Maryland General Assembly · SB0443 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 257 (Chapter 257)

Local Boards of Elections - Board Counsel - Qualifications

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Became law
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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 25, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 8, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 24, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 26, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 28, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 10, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 26, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 31, 2026

The numbers

4
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Senator CarozzaSenator KaganSenator HersheySenator Mautz
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 257 (as of Aug 30, 2026).