Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1044: Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2025 - Preclearance and Voter Intimidation and Obstruction
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1044 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2025 - Preclearance and Voter Intimidation and Obstruction. Primary sponsor: Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 7, 2025): Hearing 2/24 at 11:00 a.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Stephanie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 2/24 at 11:00 a.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Ways and Means