Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 145: Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 145 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on July 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes. Primary sponsor: Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Referred Rules.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| 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 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred Rules
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Floor Amendment {
- Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate M. Morgan) Adopted
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
- Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
- Pre-filed