MD SB89

Restores voting rights to individuals convicted of felonies who are currently serving court-ordered sentences of imprisonment, removing incarceration as a disqualification for voter registration

Requires the State Board of Elections to establish a toll-free voter hotline for incarcerated individuals to receive voting information, request election materials, and report voting rights violations

Eliminates the existing criminal penalty (1-5 years imprisonment) for incarcerated felons who vote or attempt to vote

Removes the requirement for circuit court clerks and District Courts to report felony convictions with imprisonment sentences to the State Administrator for voter roll purposes

Takes effect January 1, 2027