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MD HB584
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Vaughn Stewart
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment guaranteeing equal voting rights and protecting elections from foreign influence, undisclosed funding, and corporate domination
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Prohibits the State, counties, and municipalities from denying or diluting voting rights based on race, color, language minority status, or disability, and mandates a Maryland Voting Rights Act by July 1, 2028
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Bans political spending by foreign governments, foreign nationals, and foreign-influenced corporations in all Maryland elections, with required disclosure of major funding sources by July 1, 2027
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Establishes a voluntary Maryland Fair Elections Program providing public campaign financing for General Assembly candidates who demonstrate small donor support, effective for 2030 elections
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Requires three-fifths approval by both legislative houses and submission to voters at the November 2026 general election
Legislative Description
Clean Maryland Democracy Amendment
Disclosure
Last Action
Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
2/6/2026