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MD HB153

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kris Fair

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the minimum age to register to vote in Maryland from 16 years old to 15 years and 9 months old

  • Voter notification cards sent to individuals under age 18 must include information about when they will become eligible to vote

  • Election directors must send registered voters who become eligible under the primary election provision a notice confirming their eligibility to vote in the next scheduled primary election

  • Election directors must also provide newly eligible voters with information on available voting methods and locations of early voting centers and polling places

  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Election Law - Voter Registration - Age and Notification to Minors

Elections

Last Action

Hearing 4/02 at 3:00 p.m.

4/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment2/14/2025
Ways and Means1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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