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Maryland General Assembly · SB0949 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 440 (Chapter 440)

Election Law - Absentee Ballots - State and Federal Requirements

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Officially: “Election Law - Absentee Ballots - State and Federal Requirements Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Requiring the State Board of Elections and each local board of elections to refer to absentee ballots that are delivered to a voter by the Internet as "print-at-home ballots" in all communications with voters and the general public; providing that absentee ballots are considered timely and may be counted under certain circumstances; and establishing requirements regarding absentee ballots that apply if federal law or a federal court establish requirements for the timeliness of absentee ballots t
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Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Feb 25, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 9, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 23, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 24, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 29, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 12, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 31, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Apr 1, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Senator Kagan
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 440 (as of Aug 30, 2026).