Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 241: Election Law - Individuals Released From State Correctional Facilities - Automatic Restoration of Voter Registration
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 241 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Law - Individuals Released From State Correctional Facilities - Automatic Restoration of Voter Registration. Primary sponsor: Malcolm Augustine (Democratic), Ben Brooks (Democratic), Kevin Harris (Democratic), Ron Watson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 427.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Augustine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
| Ben Brooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Ron Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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 427
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
- Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Motion Laid Over (Senator Salling) Adopted
- Favorable with Amendments {
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