Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 499: Election Law - Registered Voter List and Petitions (Ballot Petition Modernization Act)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 499 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Law - Registered Voter List and Petitions (Ballot Petition Modernization Act). Primary sponsor: Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Eric Ebersole (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Eric Ebersole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44A |
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Aletheia McCaskill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
“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 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections