Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 830: Election Law - Absentee Ballots - Signature Requirements and Verification
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 830 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Law - Absentee Ballots - Signature Requirements and Verification. Primary sponsor: Bob Long (Republican), Steve Arentz (Republican), Terry Baker (Republican), Brian Chisholm (Republican), Mike Griffith (Republican), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Jay Jacobs (Republican), April Miller (Republican), Todd Morgan (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), William Valentine (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Long | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Steve Arentz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Terry Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1C |
| Brian Chisholm | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Mike Griffith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Kevin Hornberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35B |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Jay Jacobs | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| April Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Todd Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29C |
| Teresa Reilly | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| William Valentine | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
“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 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections