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MD HB584

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vaughn Stewart

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment guaranteeing equal voting rights and protecting elections from foreign influence, undisclosed funding, and corporate domination

  • 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

  • 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

  • Establishes a voluntary Maryland Fair Elections Program providing public campaign financing for General Assembly candidates who demonstrate small donor support, effective for 2030 elections

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Government, Labor, and Elections1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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