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MD HB1010

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kris Fair

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Board of Elections to adopt regulations for the review, certification, and decertification of election-supporting technology by December 1, 2026

  • Defines "election-supporting technology" as equipment used in election administration, including electronic pollbooks, risk-limiting audit tools, and software for preparing or reporting voting system results—but explicitly excludes voting systems themselves

  • Mandates the State Board to review and evaluate election-supporting technology annually on or before January 1, beginning in 2027

  • Takes effect June 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Election Law - Certification of Election-Supporting Technology - Regulations, Review, and Evaluation

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Government, Labor, and Elections2/6/2026

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