Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 156: Election Law - Affiliating With a Party and Voting - Unaffiliated Voters

Passed one chamber Last action March 12, 2026: Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

Plain-language summary

HB 156 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on October 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Law - Affiliating With a Party and Voting - Unaffiliated Voters. Primary sponsor: Kris Fair (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Vaughn Stewart (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kris Fair (Democratic); Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic); Sheila Ruth (Democratic); Chao Wu (Democratic); and 5 more.