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MD HB41
Bill
Status
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means
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AI Summary
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Moves the deadline for filing new political party petitions from the first Monday in August to the first Monday in July during presidential and gubernatorial election years
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Prohibits signatures from a petition that officially failed to meet legal requirements from being resubmitted with any subsequent petition for forming a new political party
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Maintains existing blackout periods around primary elections when registration is closed and around special elections (fifth Monday before through 10-15 days after)
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Effective July 1, 2025; approved by Governor Wes Moore on May 6, 2025
Legislative Description
Election Law - Petitions for the Formation of a New Political Party - Process
Elections
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 282
5/6/2025