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MD HB1163
Bill
AI Summary
- Lowers the voting age to 16 years old for Howard County Board of Education elections only
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article I of the Maryland Constitution granting the General Assembly authority to set a lower voting age for these specific elections
- Requires three-fifths approval from both houses of the General Assembly and voter ratification at the November 2026 general election
- Applies exclusively to Howard County and is subject to local approval provisions for constitutional amendments
- Maintains existing voter eligibility restrictions, including requirements for U.S. citizenship and state residency
Legislative Description
Howard County - Voting Age - Board of Education Elections Ho. Co. 5-26
Education, Boards of
Last Action
Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m.
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Government, Labor, and Elections2/11/2026
Full Bill Text
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