Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1265: Election Law - Candidate Truthfulness - Oath
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1265 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Law - Candidate Truthfulness - Oath. Primary sponsor: Susan McComas (Republican), Terry Baker (Republican), Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Barrie Ciliberti (Republican), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), April Miller (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| Terry Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1C |
| Barry Beauchamp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38B |
| Barrie Ciliberti | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| April Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“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 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections