Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1069: Election Law - Absentee Ballots - State and Federal Requirements
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1069 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Law - Absentee Ballots - State and Federal Requirements. Primary sponsor: Kris Fair (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Melissa Wells (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jared Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Melissa Wells | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Referred Rules
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Floor Amendment {
- Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Rose) Adopted
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
- Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections