Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 44: Election Law - Petitions and Ballot Questions - Contents, Plain Language Requirement, and Procedures
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 44 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on August 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Law - Petitions and Ballot Questions - Contents, Plain Language Requirement, and Procedures. Primary sponsor: Jessica Feldmark (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Referred Rules.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
“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
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
- Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
- Pre-filed