MD HB1407

Requires the State Administrator of Elections to notify voters if federal judicial action preempts Maryland's absentee ballot receipt deadlines, explaining both federal requirements for federal contests and state requirements for state/local contests

Notice must encourage early ballot return by urging voters to mail ballots at least 1 week before election day or use official drop boxes on or before election day

Multiple notification methods required: written instructions with sample ballots and actual ballots, social media campaigns, and mass media communications

Takes effect June 1, 2026 and automatically expires November 30, 2026 (6-month duration) without further legislative action