Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 499: Election Law - Registered Voter List and Petitions (Ballot Petition Modernization Act)

In committee Last action February 6, 2026: Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 499 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Law - Registered Voter List and Petitions (Ballot Petition Modernization Act). Primary sponsor: Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Eric Ebersole (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sheila Ruth (Democratic); Eric Ebersole (Democratic); Michele Guyton (Democratic); Terri Hill (Democratic); and 7 more.