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MD SB567
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Justin Ready
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AI Summary
- Requires election judges to verify a voter's identity by requesting the voter present either a valid government-issued photo ID or a valid non-government-issued photo ID paired with a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document showing the voter's name and address
- Voters unable to provide the required photo identification must cast a provisional ballot under existing provisional ballot procedures (§ 9–404)
- Adds voting or attempting to vote under a false form of identification as a prohibited act, classified as a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both
- Retains the existing identity verification step requiring voters to state the month and day of their birth for comparison against the election register
- Takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Elections - In-Person Voting - Proof of Identity
Elections
Last Action
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Education, Energy, and the Environment2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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