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MD HB689

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kris Fair

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Candidates for Representative in Congress in Maryland must file a certificate of candidacy no later than 9 p.m. on March 20, 2026, for the 2026 statewide election
  • The new deadline overrides the standard filing deadline established in § 5–303(a)(1) of the Election Law Article
  • Designated as an emergency bill, requiring a three-fifths majority vote in both houses of the General Assembly to pass
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment rather than following the standard effective date for legislation
  • Sponsored by Delegates Fair and Wells; assigned to the Government, Labor, and Elections Committee

Legislative Description

Candidates for Representative in Congress - Certificate of Candidacy Filing Deadline for the 2026 Election - Alteration

Safety

Last Action

Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Government, Labor, and Elections2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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