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MD SB730

MD SB730
Local Government - Municipal Elections - No-Excuse Absentee Voting


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Introduced
02/05/2018
In Committee
03/29/2018
Crossed Over
03/15/2018
Passed
04/02/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibiting a municipality from requiring an individual to provide a certain reason in order to vote by absentee ballot.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits municipalities in Maryland from requiring individuals to provide a specific reason for voting by absentee ballot in municipal elections. The bill mandates that municipalities must provide a procedure for absentee voting, but cannot require individuals to state a reason for being unable to vote in person on election day in order to vote by absentee ballot. The bill aims to establish a no-excuse absentee voting system for municipal elections in Maryland, which would allow any qualified voter to cast an absentee ballot without needing to provide a justification.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 745 (on 05/15/2018)

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