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MD HB955
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Marvin Holmes
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AI Summary
- Limits the requirement for independent parties to conduct condominium and homeowners association elections to only contested elections where candidates exceed available seats
- Under current law, all elections for governing body officers/members must use independent parties for ballot collection, counting, and result certification
- Independent parties must not be candidates, have no conflicts of interest, not electioneer, and face no objection from more than 25% of eligible voters
- Property management representatives are generally excluded from serving as independent parties unless the management is owned by the association
- Effective date: October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Real Property - Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Elections
Elections
Last Action
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Economic Matters2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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