Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 141: Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 141 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on July 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes. Primary sponsor: Katie Hester (Democratic), Ben Brooks (Democratic), Brian Feldman (Democratic), Kevin Harris (Democratic), Cheryl Kagan (Democratic), Mary Washington (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 444.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Hester | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Ben Brooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Brian Feldman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Cheryl Kagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Mary Washington | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 444
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
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- Third Reading Passed
- Conference Committee Report {
- House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Fair, Clippinger and Tomlinson)
- House Refuses Recede
- House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Fair, Clippinger and Tomlinson)
- House Refuses Recede
- Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Hester, Watson and Gallion)
- Senate Requests House Recede
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