Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 255: Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Counties and Municipal Corporations
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 255 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Counties and Municipal Corporations. Primary sponsor: Charles Sydnor (Democratic), Kevin Harris (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 157.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Sydnor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
“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 157
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- Motion Vote Previous Question (Delegate Stein) Adopted
- Conference Committee Report {
- Third Reading Passed
- Conference Committee Report {
- Motion Limit Debate (Senator King) Adopted
- Conference Committee Report {
- House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Wells, Fair and Stewart)
- House Refuses Recede
- House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Wells, Fair and Stewart)
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