Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 642: 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 642 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Law - Registered Voter List and Petitions (Ballot Petition Modernization Act). Primary sponsor: Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Jackson, Kevin Harris (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Cathi Forbes (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Eric Ebersole (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2025): Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Dana Stein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Aletheia McCaskill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Jackson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
| Cathi Forbes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43B |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Eric Ebersole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44A |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
“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 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Ways and Means